LECTURER – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

DESCRIPTION OF JOB

The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites applications for a full-time lecturer to teach anatomy and physiology and related courses for the 2026 -27 academic year.

Course Descriptions

• Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Bio210): covers the study of structure and function of the cells, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body.
• Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Bio211): covers the study of structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body.

Responsibilities

• Instructors would be responsible for planning, implementing, and grading formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab.
• They will also be expected to work with other instructors to ensure alignment between different sections of a course.
• All courses are managed through an online LMS (Canvas) and instructors are expected to maintain an updated course site throughout the semester.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Necessary Education or Work Experience:
• Candidates must have a master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field; a PhD is preferred.
• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology is highly preferred.

• Other Qualifications:
• Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.
• Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
• Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
• The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship