"Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty (2026-27) - Anatomy"

Job Details

Position Title
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Faculty (2026-27) - Anatomy - CIT Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division (Hybrid)

Location
University of Michigan-Flint

Position Type
Tenure Track Faculty

Position URL
apply.interfolio.com/178331

Position Description

The College of Innovation & Technology (CIT) at the University of Michigan-Flint invites applications for one or more 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. 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 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/.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in anatomy, physiology, or a closely-related field by the appointment date.

They must demonstrate:

• A record of teaching excellence, including the potential to teach in face-to-face, online, and experiential learning settings.
• A record of research and scholarly publications, including the potential for an externally-funded research program
• The ability to further the goals of the department, college, and university through the design and implementation of courses and/or programs
• The ability to generate and mentor undergraduate student research project

Application Instructions

This position is accepting applicants for the start dates of either major semester of the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should indicate their preferred start semester. 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.

How to Apply

Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, names/contact information for three references, a Teaching Statement and a Research Statement.

Additional Information Contact
For more information or questions regarding this job posting, please reach out to Heather LeSage, Business Administrator for the College of Innovation & Technology at heathles@umich.edu.

Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.