Assistant Teaching Professor of Physiology and Anatomy, Department of Health and Exercise Science (R0008897)

About the role

Assistant Teaching Professor of Physiology and Anatomy, full-time non-tenure track position, effective July 1, 2027, in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University. The role involves teaching human physiology, human gross anatomy, exercise physiology and associated laboratories, including a cadaver prosection lab for human anatomy. The department’s interdisciplinary mission advances understanding of health and prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability, serving approximately 270 undergraduate majors and 12‑14 master’s students on the Reynolda Campus in Winston‑Salem, NC.

Responsibilities

• Teach human physiology, human gross anatomy, and exercise physiology courses, along with their accompanying laboratories (including a cadaver prosection lab for human anatomy).
• Maintain a teaching load equivalent to six 3‑credit courses each year.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
• Demonstrate skillful teaching as a core responsibility.
• Pursue additional undergraduate teaching opportunities aligned with expertise.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline (ABD candidates are invited to apply).
• Have prior experience teaching undergraduate students in lecture and laboratory settings, including cadaver labs.
• Show a strong commitment to engaging students both inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses and advise department majors.
• Capacity to mentor undergraduate students and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading undergraduate courses and a clear teaching philosophy that addresses diverse student values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions.

Skills

• Skillful and effective teaching.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
• Ability to engage and advise a diverse student body.
• Capacity to contribute to departmental, college, and university service.

Benefits

• Eligible for the same professional rights and resources as tenure‑track faculty, including professional development support, departmental and college travel funds, and course release.
• Position is eligible for renewal and promotion with progressively longer‑term contracts.