"Instructional Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (Anatomy), Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2026"

Description

The Department of Health Sciences in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University invites applications for a non-tenure track full-time Instructional Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (Anatomy) position with expertise in human anatomy. The position begins August 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most heterogeneous and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities. Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by our students, faculty, and staff. More information about the university and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is available at https://www.chapman.edu/crean

Each faculty line is renewable based on performance, department needs, and funding. Full-time instructional faculty in renewable lines at Chapman University play critical roles in the program for teaching, pedagogy, advising, and service; have the opportunity for promotion to associate and full professor; and have full votes on matters of faculty governance at both program and college levels.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will teach core courses in human anatomy lecture and lab, neuroanatomy, advanced anatomy, and applied anatomy with the potential to teach in other areas of health science.
• The candidate will engage in department and university service (e.g., advising students, serving on department or university committees).

Qualifications

We welcome faculty who have expertise in teaching anatomy to a cross section of undergraduate students using Anatomage Tables and a variety of anatomy-based software.

We also welcome faculty who incorporate AI into teaching and learning.

We welcome faculty whose area of expertise adds to or complements current areas of strength in our faculty.

Required

• Ph.D. in Anatomy or Clinical Anatomy is preferred.
• A Ph.D. or clinical degree in a complementary field such as Human Physiology, Applied Physiology, Exercise Physiology or Physical Therapy will be considered.

Preferred

• Evidence of past or potential excellence in teaching anatomy courses to undergraduate students.
• Experience mentoring students
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified applicants should submit:

1. Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement
4. Three or more recent student teaching evaluations, ideally with quantitative ratings and qualitative comments
5. Other indicators of teaching style and effectiveness (e.g., course syllabi, course lectures, lecture notes, lecture recordings, peer evaluations, course assignments, student research projects)
6. Contact information for three professional references

For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Manjari Murali (mmurali@chapman.edu), Search Committee Chair, and cc. Tian Lan (tlan@chapman.edu). Please use “Instructional Assistant Professor of Health Sciences Position” as the email subject.

Application review will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $101,000 per year. The top end of the salary range is not negotiable. This position is contingent on final budget approval.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.