Description
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty (2026-27) Anatomy - CIT Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
University of Michigan - Flint Flint, MI
Type: Full-Time
Posted: November 23, 2025
Interfolio posting closes: June 9, 2026
Category: Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Anthropology
JOB OPENING ID: https://apply.interfolio.com/178331
REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular
ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Flint CIT
DEPARTMENT: Flint Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Department of Biology
DESCRIPTION:
The College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for one or more tenured/tenure-track positions as an Assistant Professor in the biology department, specifically in the field of Human Cadaver Anatomy. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Human Anatomy, Physiology, or closely-related field such as Biological Anthropology. Please note your area of expertise in your cover letter.
Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching and have experience in human anatomy and in a cadaver laboratory. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in Human Anatomy or the pedagogy thereof, and to collaborate with the College of Health Sciences for curriculum design and coordination. Opportunities further exist for program development and laboratory expansion. Candidates with an interdisciplinary focus in fields including, but not limited to, musculoskeletal tissue injury and regeneration, movement disorders, cancer biology, health and/or rehabilitation are encouraged to apply.
The Biology Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biology, Human Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Wildlife Biology, as well as an M.S. in Biology. The department also collaborates closely with programs in the College of Health Science and the School of Nursing at UM-Flint. Faculty in our programs provide engaged instruction and mentorship to students through a combination of coursework and faculty research. Faculty are provided with research space, access to a cadaver lab and vivarium, plus a variety of chemical and biological science instrumentation such as LC-MS, Bruker 400 MHz NMR, HPLC, Spectroscopic Instrumentation (UV-vis, Fluorimeter, FTIR), standard and real-time PCR, cell culture facilities, cell imaging and microscopy instrumentation, and more.
The College of Innovation & Technology is growing and in the midst of a significant faculty hiring initiative, hiring over 25 new positions across three Divisions. An aim of the college is to continue to develop strong ties with regional industries leading to applied research and experiential learning opportunities. Startup packages for the successful candidates include generous funding. For other specific discipline information please visit our website at https://www.umflint.edu/cit/biology/
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in anatomy, physiology, or a closely-related field by the appointment date. Please indicate your area of expertise in your cover letter. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching, with an emphasis on teaching courses in a cadaver laboratory.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is accepting applicants for the Fall 2026 semester. Review of applications will begin Dec 1 and continue until the position(s) are filled. The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan. The College of Innovation & Technology is experiencing significant growth and is well-positioned to expand and serve a population of students from the region and beyond.
The University of Michigan-Flint is a non-discriminatory, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in anatomy, physiology, or a closely-related field by the appointment date. They must demonstrate:
1. A record of teaching excellence.
2. A record of research and scholarly publications, including the potential for an externally-funded research program
3. The ability to further the goals of the department, college, and university, through the design and implementation of courses and/or programs, including addressing accreditation needs of anatomy courses.
