Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology; Non-Tenure Track

Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology, (Non-Tenure Track) Please see Special Instructions for more details. Position Overview

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Physiology, (Non-Tenure Track)

Department: 215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech

Position Status:
Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)

Position Classification:
Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)

Grant/Gift Funded:
No

Posting Number: FA175PS
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Position Summary:

La Salle University’s Natural Sciences Department needs a highly qualified instructor to teach freshmen-level science courses for pre-health and pre-nursing majors, primarily anatomy and physiology (A&P) but also including clinical microbiology. The position may also have an opportunity to teach upper-level biology electives centered around anatomy, physiology, histology, or related subjects. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and university meetings, committees and service activities, and to assume other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department of the Natural Sciences Department.

This position is non-tenure track. This position will be available to start Spring 2026 or Fall 2026.

• Teach assigned course(s).
• Prepare course materials consistent with departmental learning objectives.
• Provide timely grading and feedback to students.
• Provide guidance and support to students.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university related service.
• Participate in Natural Sciences department meetings and meetings of the A&P teaching team.

• A Master’s degree in a field related to anatomy/physiology.
• Knowledge and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

• A PhD, MD, DO, or terminal degree in an anatomy/physiology related field (MD, DO, DPt, etc) will also be considered.
• Ability to teach other science courses in the pre-health and biology fields (e.g. upper-level anatomy and physiology courses, clinical microbiology).
• Previous science teaching experience.

• The job requires the ability to teach lecture or lab sections of science courses, primarily anatomy and physiology, but also potentially clinical microbiology and other biology courses.
• The job requires movement around the classroom or laboratory, lifting heavy objects such as anatomy models, and performing and teaching standard laboratory techniques in a biology laboratory.
• It may be necessary for the position to teach an evening class of A&P or other course.

Please submit:

• A letter of interest focusing on your experience or motivations as an anatomy and physiology instructor.
• A CV.
• 3 letters of recommendation from professional (not personal) references.

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 08/05/2025

Application Open To:
Internal and External Applicants

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Other Doc 1 (See Posting)
• Other Doc 2 (See Posting)
• Other Doc 3 (See Posting)

Optional Documents

• Portfolio (PDF)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Teaching Evaluations
• Transcript(s)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education you have completed (at the time of application)?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, JD)
  • None of the above
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