Assistant Teaching Professor of Physiology and Anatomy, Department of Health and Exercise Science

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Health and Exercise Science invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physiology and Anatomy position, effective July 1, 2027

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or  Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related discipline; ABDcandidates are invited to apply. We seek candidates with previous experience teaching undergraduates in lecture and lab settings(including cadaver labs) and who have a strong commitment toengaging students both in and out of the classroom. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses, advisedepartment majors, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute toan academic environment that fosters learning and growth for allits stakeholders.

The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for afull-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position tobegin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach a varietyof Health and Exercise Science courses including human physiology,human gross anatomy, and exercise physiology along with the laboratories that accompany these classes, including a cadaverprosection lab for human anatomy. We seek an individual with acommitment to excellence in teaching, and a desire to mentor students.

The successful candidate will: (1) have a teaching loadequivalent to six 3 credit courses each year; (2) serve the department through academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students; and,
3) participate in departmental, college, and university service. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility.

Depending on the candidate’s expertise, other teaching opportunities may be available at the undergraduate level. Teaching Professor/Professor of Practice faculty at Wake Forest are eligible for all the same professional rights and resources affordedtenure-track faculty, such as professional development support,departmental and college travel funds, and course release. This position is eligible for renewal and promotion with progressivelylonger-term contracts.

The interdisciplinary mission ofthe Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University is to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. Weare located on the WFU Reynolda Campus and host approximately 270undergraduate majors and 12-14 master’s level graduate students.

The department has 9 tenure-track faculty and 7 teachingprofessionals. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Health and Exercise Science. Additional information about the department can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate,which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military orveteran status.

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