La Salle University’s Department of Natural Sciences seeks a non-tenure track faculty member to teach in the Biology Program and to coordinate the anatomy and physiology courses. This faculty member will teach anatomy and physiology lecture and laboratory sections in a course sequence that primarily serves nursing and health-sciences majors and pre-medical and pre-health career-seeking students. The faculty member will also serve as the Anatomy and Physiology Coordinator, working with all instru... more details
Assistant Professor, Biology and Anatomy and Physiology Coordinator (Non-Tenure Track)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
A completed application will include:
Curriculum Vitae
1-2 page letter of interest that addresses teaching philosophy and/or teaching experience.
2 letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant's ability as a science professional, knowledge of anatomy and physiology related fields, and (most importantly) as a science educator. (Upload as "Other Doc 1" and "Other Doc 2" in application).
Unofficial copies of transcripts.
(Optional) Any exemplary teaching materials or a teaching portfolio.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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).
Position Details
Position Overview
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Biology and Anatomy and Physiology Coordinator (Non-Tenure Track)
Department
215110 - Biology and Integrated Science, Bus & Tech
Position Status
Non-Tenure Track
Position Classification
Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?
No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number
FA153PST
Position Summary
La Salle University’s Department of Natural Sciences seeks a non-tenure track faculty member to teach in the Biology Program and to coordinate the anatomy and physiology courses. This faculty member will teach anatomy and physiology lecture and laboratory sections in a course sequence that primarily serves nursing and health-sciences majors and pre-medical and pre-health career-seeking students. The faculty member will also serve as the Anatomy and Physiology Coordinator, working with all instructors of anatomy and physiology sections to ensure consistency between sections and that necessary learning goals are achieved across the course sequence.
This position will be a 9 month faculty appointment with a 12 month secondary appointment as Anatomy & Physiology Coordinator. This faculty position is contingent on the incumbent serving in this Coordinator role.
Essential Duties
Teach in an anatomy and physiology (A&P) two-semester course sequence (lecture and lab) that serves primarily first-year nursing and health-sciences majors along with students interested in pursuing medical and health-related careers.
Teach related courses as needed by the department.
Coordinate other instructors teaching sections of A&P to ensure A&P courses are consistent, synchronized, and meeting the needs of the degree programs these courses serve.
Advise on the anatomy and physiology lecture and laboratory curriculum.
Coordinate with the laboratory technician to make sure the A&P labs are organized and set up.
Onboard, train, and support part-time instructors in the A&P program.
Maintain, promote, and practice laboratory safety in a laboratory class environment.
Secondary Responsibilities
Participate in the academic advising for students in the Biology program.
Attend Natural Sciences Department faculty meetings.
Participate in departmental and university endeavors (such as committees, recruitment events, attend graduation and university events, etc.).
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field. A terminal degree in a field related to human anatomy and physiology (M.D., D.O., D.Pt) will also be considered.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field is highly preferred.
Experience teaching biology and/or anatomy and physiology courses, particularly at the college-level.
Knowledge and experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratory courses.
Ability to collaborate with a team of instructors to ensure consistency and synchronization between different course sections.
Demonstrated experience with innovative and effective teaching practices.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
The job requires the ability to teach both a lecture and lab section of A&P and related biology courses. The job requires movement around the classroom or laboratory, and possibly lifting heavy objects such as anatomy models.
It may be necessary for the position to teach an evening class of A&P. No other unusual work hours are required.
Special Instructions to Applicant
A completed application will include:
Curriculum Vitae
1-2 page letter of interest that addresses teaching philosophy and/or teaching experience.
2 letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant’s ability as a science professional, knowledge of anatomy and physiology related fields, and (most importantly) as a science educator. (Upload as “Other Doc 1” and “Other Doc 2” in application).
Unofficial copies of transcripts.
(Optional) Any exemplary teaching materials or a teaching portfolio.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
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).
Posting Information
Application Open Date
06/25/2024
Application Close Date
08/26/2024
Application Open To
Internal and External Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Other Doc 1 (See Posting)
Other Doc 2 (See Posting)
Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Portfolio (URL)
Portfolio (PDF)
Supplemental Questions
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* What is the highest level of education you have completed (at the time of application)?
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* Which statement best describes your teaching experience?
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* Do you have previous experience teaching anatomy and physiology laboratory courses?
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