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Working Title: Assistant Professor of Practice - Biology
Department: School of Biological Sciences-1076
Requisition Number: F_260122
Posting Open Date: 10/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date): 12/01/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Description of Work:
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biology. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching Human Anatomy Lecture and the Human Anatomy Laboratory.
The successful candidate will provide critical instruction and expertise in human gross anatomy courses taken by pre-health science majors and others across the university. They will teach high-enrollment Human Anatomy courses, coordinate the accompanying lab course with multiple sections, and teach an additional biology course within their disciplinary area. Candidates who have an ability to teach and mentor students of all backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. They will contribute to the university’s mission to promote excellence through dedicated teaching, ongoing scholarly activity, and professional service. This is a teaching-focused, promotable, non-tenure track position with a renewable multi-year contract.
SBS offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and welcoming environment (learn more at https://biosci.unl.edu), and UNL maintains an active community of discipline-based educational researchers across STEM disciplines. The city of Lincoln, Nebraska provides an outstanding quality of life that includes a vibrant downtown, a lively music and art scene, over 120 parks, 130 miles of trails, and a low cost of living (learn more at https://aboutlincoln.unl.edu/).
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- A terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, DDS, DPT, DC or equivalent) in biology, biology education, or a related discipline is required by time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience teaching relevant lecture and/or lab courses
- Graduate-level and/or postgraduate-level preparation in anatomy, physiology, or related
- Cadaver dissection and teaching experience
- Experience supervising students or teaching assistants
Work Location (City, State): Lincoln, NE
How to Apply:
Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the Faculty Academic/Administrative Information form. Attach the following documents:
- A cover letter highlighting the candidate’s interests and qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- A three-page teaching statement (Uploaded as “Other Document”
- The names and contact information for three references
The teaching statement should summarize instructional experiences related to the position, teaching philosophy, and instructional methods as well as strategies for supporting students of all backgrounds. Although this is a teaching focused position, the successful candidate is expected to maintain research and/or scholarly activity. The teaching statement should therefore include a paragraph about how your research interests, background, and plans complement your teaching interests.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Brooke Crawley, badam2@unl.edu
Job Category (old): Faculty Non-Tenure Leading
Job Type: 9 Month
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?: No
Organizational Location: Default Location