Assistant​/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology within the College of Health, Science, & Technology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department at a transformational moment in its history. CUC is investing significantly in cutting-edge instructional infrastructure, including a newly constructed cadaver laboratory, an Anatomage virtual dissection suite, and virtual reality (VR) anatomy and physiology learning environments.

The successful candidate will play a foundational role in shaping how these state-of-the-art facilities are used to educate the next generation of health professionals. Teaching responsibilities will span undergraduate Biology (BIO) anatomy courses, Nursing Anatomy & Physiology programs, and potentially Movement Science coursework. We seek an innovative educator and scholar who is passionate about immersive, technology-enhanced learning, committed to academic excellence, and aligned with Concordia's mission as a Christ-centered, Lutheran university.

• Teach undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology courses for Biology, Exercise Science, and Nursing programs, including lecture and laboratory sections
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the new cadaver laboratory, including establishing protocols, safety standards, specimen care procedures, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee and integrate the Anatomage Table into anatomy and physiology curricula, developing innovative virtual dissection exercises and assessments
• Design and implement virtual reality (VR) learning experiences for anatomy, physiology, and related health science courses
• Develop and deliver Movement Science courses as needed, based on departmental growth and candidate expertise
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda through research and publication with opportunities to pursue scholarship related to technology-enhanced anatomy education
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and career development
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental planning
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and health science colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and interdisciplinary integration
• Engage in university service through committee work and community outreach
• Support accreditation efforts and program review processes

• Strong command of human anatomy, physiology, and related biological sciences
• Demonstrated experience with cadaveric dissection instruction and laboratory management, including knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements (OSHA, state anatomical board guidelines)
• Proficiency or interest in learning the Anatomage or comparable virtual dissection technology, including curriculum integration
• Experience with virtual reality platforms and tools applied to anatomy, physiology, or health science education (e.g., Visible Body VR, 3D Organon, Primal Pictures, or similar)
• Ability to teach across multiple course levels and student populations (pre-nursing, biology majors, allied health)
• Familiarity with movement science, exercise science, or kinesiology (preferred)
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, collegial department environment
• Alignment with the mission and values of a Lutheran Christian university

• Prior college-level teaching experience in Anatomy & Physiology or related biological sciences (lecture and/or lab)
• Hands-on experience with cadaver laboratory instruction and/or management
• Demonstrated use of Anatomage Table or virtual dissection technology in…