Assistant Teaching Professor in Anatomy and Physiology

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor in Anatomy and Physiology

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 20, 2024. Applications received after December 20, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) at The University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in Biological Sciences to begin August 2025.

The successful candidate will teach in the two-semester series of human anatomy and physiology. The candidate will support URI’s mission to provide students with academic experiences that expose them to different perspectives, life experiences, and ways of knowing. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the design and implementation of inclusive pedagogical models that enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures, disciplines, and academic backgrounds. Other assignments may include teaching a course in the candidate’s area of specialization and student advising. The position is not tenure eligible, but is renewable based upon performance, funding and program needs. The position is a career opportunity, with potential for promotion.

The CELS website (http://web.uri.edu/cels/) provides more information about the department and research facilities at the University.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Master’s degree in biological sciences or a life sciences field at the time of application.

2. At least one year of college-level teaching experience in Human Anatomy and Physiology.

3. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of students and to employ inclusive teaching pedagogies.

4. Demonstrated ability to function independently and collaboratively in a complex academic environment.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

7. Demonstrated evidence of excellent teaching.

Preferred:

1. A Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.

2. Undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline.

3. Experience with online teaching.

4. Experience using a secondary education learning management system such as Brightspace, Canvas, Blackboard, WebCT.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

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The position is full-time, academic year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/27/2026 with anticipated renewal.

Department Biological Sciences

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Teaching Statement

(#4) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Position Number 109302

Posting Number F00457

Posting Date 12/09/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14469

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