Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (Human Physiology)

Job Details

The Department of Health Sciences at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in human physiology. Appointment will begin August 10, 2026. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in human physiology and specific expertise in one or more areas of cell/systems physiology that complement existing expertise in the department.

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant externally funded research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in human physiology and other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to mentored student research in human physiology or related areas.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in an area of physiology or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2026). Applicants must provide evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrate potential as a scholar (i.e. publication number and quality, research plans, and past, current, or potential future external funding).

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research is preferred. Postdoctoral research experience is desirable. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in either nutrition or human anatomy is desirable.

Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• A statement of teaching interests
• A statement of research interests
• [Optional] A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in human physiology in any of the aforementioned required documents.

Candidates who reach the long-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 10, 2026. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Health Sciences may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/health-sciences/.

EEO is the Law.Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment.