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Villanova University

Assistant Teaching Professor - Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20260007FPosition Title:Assistant Teaching Professor - Human Anatomy and PhysiologyPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:183-BiologyPosition Summary:Villanova University's Department of Biology invites applications for a Continuing Non-Tenure-Track ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR position, beginning August 2026. Our new colleague will contribute to the vibrant curriculum of the department primarily in two ways teaching courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology for both biology majors and non-majors. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Review of applications will begin 27 February 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.


Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses that include Human Anatomy for Biology majors and Human Anatomy and Physiology for non-majors and will have the potential to develop and teach a course(s) in the Biology Department Curriculum in the future.
Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S in Biology or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the University level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biology or related field is preferred. Applications from M.D. (or equivalent) degree holders will also be considered.
• Experience teaching in and managing multi-section courses
• Experience in personnel management, including graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants
• Experience in LMS and course-specific software (such as D2L Brightspace and McGraw Hill Connect)

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and include

• Cover letter
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Contact information for three references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
• Statement of Contribution to Villanova University's Mission if finalist.
• Official graduate transcript will be required if selected as a finalist.

Posting Date:01/30/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: CompetitiveSalary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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