Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This teaching-focused, non-tenure track position will primarily teach Human Anatomy Lecture and the Human Anatomy Laboratory.

The successful candidate will teach courses for pre-health majors and others, coordinate the lab sections, and contribute to service and ongoing scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in biology or related field by time of appointment.
• Preferred experience teaching human anatomy lectures and labs.
• Graduate or postgraduate preparation in anatomy or related areas.
• Cadaver dissection and teaching experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach Human Anatomy lecture and laboratory, with multiple sections.
• Coordinate the accompanying lab course and ensure alignment with lectures.
• Teach an additional biology course within disciplinary area.
• Mentor students and contribute to teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Cadaver dissection experience

Mentoring students

Lab course coordination

Education

Terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, DDS, DPT, DC or equivalent) in biology, biology education, or related discipline

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

Position Information

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Working Title Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology

Department School of Biological Sciences-1076

Requisition Number F_260122

Posting Open Date 10/15/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 12/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Description of Work

The School of Biological Sciences ( SBS ) in the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching Human Anatomy Lecture and the Human Anatomy Laboratory.
The successful candidate will provide critical instruction and expertise in human gross anatomy courses taken by pre-health science majors and others across the university. They will teach high-enrollment Human Anatomy courses, coordinate the accompanying lab course with multiple sections, and teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area. Candidates who have an ability to teach and mentor students of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. They will contribute to the university’s mission to promote excellence through dedicated teaching, ongoing scholarly activity, and professional service. This is a teaching-focused, promotable, non-tenure track position with a renewable multi-year contract.
SBS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and welcoming environment (learn more at https://biosci.unl.edu ), and UNL maintains an active community of discipline-based educational researchers across STEM disciplines. The city of Lincoln, Nebraska provides an outstanding quality of life that includes a vibrant downtown, a lively music and art scene, over 120 parks, 130 miles of trails, and a low cost of living (learn more at https://aboutlincoln.unl.edu/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, DDS , DPT , DC or equivalent) in biology, biology education, or a related discipline is required by time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching relevant lecture and/or lab courses
• Graduate-level and/or postgraduate-level preparation in anatomy, physiology, or related
• Cadaver dissection and teaching experience
• Experience supervising students or teaching assistants

Work Location (City, State)