Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions

About the role

Creighton University’s Department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in January or August 2027. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology to support nursing and other health‑profession programs, with an emphasis on first‑year student success and alignment with the university’s Catholic, Jesuit mission.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of EXS 111 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and EXS 112 Fundamentals of Human Physiology each academic year.
• Maintain regular student office hours.
• Participate in departmental meetings and service activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative academic environment consistent with Creighton’s Catholic, Jesuit mission and values.
• Be especially attentive to the needs of first‑year undergraduate students transitioning to college‑level science coursework.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in exercise science, anatomy, physiology, biology, or a closely related field is required; a terminal degree is preferred.
• Prior experience teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, excellence in undergraduate teaching and educational innovation, particularly in large foundational science courses.
• Ability to engage and support first‑year students and students preparing for nursing and other health professions.
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision‑making in support of students’ goals, success, wellness, and needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others.
• Commitment to high‑quality instruction, student success, and the university’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.