Instructor​/Assistant Professor - Anatomy & Physiology; Temporary

Job Description

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University seeks a dedicated and experienced Biology educator for a two-year term appointment as Temporary Instructor/Assistant Professor, with specialization in Anatomy and Physiology. This is a teaching-focused, temporary appointment covering AY 2026-27 and AY 2027-28, with no research or creative activity expectations. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to take on a course coordination role, supporting adjunct faculty teaching remaining sections of the A&P sequence.

This two-year, 10-month, temporary appointment covers AY 2026-27 and AY 2027-28, and continuation through June 30, 2028 is subject to a satisfactory performance review.

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory sections of BIO 205 (Anatomy and Physiology I) and BIO 206 (Anatomy and Physiology II), carrying a standard Teaching Faculty load of 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Support adjunct faculty teaching remaining sections of the A&P sequence.
• Work closely with the laboratory technician to plan and coordinate laboratory preparations for all A&P lab sections.
• Mentor and advise Applied Biological Sciences and pre‑Nursing students on academic pathways, course progression, and preparation for Nursing program admission.
• Monitor student progression through the BIO 205-206 sequence and proactively identify students who may need additional academic support.
• Collaborate with Nursing program faculty to ensure curricular alignment between the A&P sequence and the expectations of the Nursing curriculum.

Required:

• Master's degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related field (degree must be completed by the start date).
• Demonstrated expertise in Human Anatomy and Physiology and documented experience teaching at the college level, including laboratory instruction.
• Evidence of the ability to provide consistent, high-quality instruction across both lecture and laboratory settings.
• A strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Record of success teaching in a diverse environment; minimum three years of teaching experience.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting multi‑section courses, including coordinating adjunct faculty and laboratory preparations.
• Experience teaching and mentoring pre-health students, including those preparing for Nursing program admission.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty across disciplines to ensure curricular alignment between gateway science courses and professional program requirements.
• Experience integrating high-impact practices with teaching.