Assistant Professor (Biomedical Health Sciences)

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University – Department of Biomedical Health Sciences – Assistant Professor – Anatomy and Physiology – position #206260. The Department of Biomedical Health Sciences, in the College of Public Health, at East Tennessee State University, seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor level opening beginning August 2027. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Human Genetics. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach or develop other courses depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. The primary focus of this position is that of teaching, but the successful candidate is expected to conduct scholarly activity related to their expertise and which are in line with the mission of the Department and College. The initial teaching load for the position is expected to be 2 courses (lectures + labs) per semester. Participation on committees at the Department, College, and University levels is also required.

A PhD in a relevant field is required. The preferred applicant will have experience in teaching undergraduate health sciences courses, with evidence of effectiveness in teaching undergraduate anatomy/physiology. Two years of undergraduate teaching with independent teaching experience preferred. GA teaching experience will also be considered. Applicants with experience in teaching human genetics will receive extra consideration. Applicants with postdoctoral experience in a relevant field or with extensive teaching experience or pedagogical research will receive extra consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in teaching undergraduate health sciences courses

• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching undergraduate anatomy and physiology

Required Qualifications

• Earned PhD in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of undergraduate teaching with independent teaching experience preferred

• Experience in teaching human genetics

• Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field

• Extensive teaching experience or pedagogical research

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 5

• Salary is commensurate on experience

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Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.

• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV and Transcripts.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

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