Assistant​/Associate Teaching Professor Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Anthropology

Overview

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Anatomy & Physiology, Department of Anthropology. The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-line teaching position to start Fall 2025. The successful candidate will lead the development of a human gross anatomy teaching program in the department's new gross anatomy teaching lab and join a collegial, science-based anthropology department with strong interdisciplinary ties across Penn State.

• Lead the development and oversight of the human gross anatomy teaching program, including a dissection course for medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates.
• Teach courses within the candidate’s area of expertise, and contribute to curriculum design, development of inquiry-based exercises, and assessment.
• Recruit, train, and supervise laboratory teaching assistants as part of an instructional team.
• Collaborate with department faculty on opportunities for research collaboration in related areas.

• Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, anatomy, or another anatomically related field, in hand at the time of appointment.
• At least two years of teaching experience in relevant courses.
• Demonstrated interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods.
• Experience with active learning strategies in undergraduate or graduate teaching.
• Preference given to candidates with anatomy teaching and dissection experience.
• Commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or clear plans to do so.

• Non-tenure-line, term position with the possibility of renewal.
• Rank offered:
  Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor, determined by education and qualifications.
• College of the Liberal Arts supports professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty.

• Competitive benefits for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision, retirement).
• Tuition discounts (75%, including for spouse and dependent children up to age 26) and paid holidays.
• Visit the official PSU benefits site for details.

Applicants should submit:
1) cover letter,
2) CV,
3) concise teaching philosophy and experience,
4) relevant teaching evaluation summary,
5) names and contact information for three professional references. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5 MB per document). Combine materials to meet the limit.

Review of applications began December 2, 2024. For information on the position, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Laura Weyrich. Visit the department website for more information about the program.

The Penn State Department of Anthropology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be expected to promote these values and engage in activities that support an inclusive campus community.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and provides employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.