Assistant Teaching Professor - Human Anatomy and Physiology

Position Summary

Villanova University’s Department of Biology invites applications for a Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Teaching Professor position, beginning August 2026. Our new colleague will contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department primarily in two ways – teaching courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology for both biology majors and non-majors. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Duties and Responsibilities

Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses that include Human Anatomy for Biology majors and Human Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors and will have the potential to develop and teach a course(s) in the Biology Department Curriculum in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the University level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field is preferred.
• Applications from M.D. (or equivalent) degree holders will also be considered.
• Experience teaching in and managing multi-section courses.
• Experience in personnel management, including graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Experience in LMS and course-specific software (such as D2L Brightspace and McGraw Hill Connect).

Special Message to Applicants

• Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and include:
• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Statement of Contribution to Villanova University’s Mission if finalist.
• Official graduate transcript will be required if selected as a finalist.

References Needed

• Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
• Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Documents needed to complete your application:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts
• Other Document