"Limited Term Assistant Professor (Teaching)"

The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary invites applications for a limited term Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in the area of human anatomy. The duration of the contract is December 15, 2025, through to December 31, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, including:

Winter 2026

• KNES 260: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (anatomy content & course coordination)
• KNES 460: Laboratory Practicum: Anatomy
• KNES 503.93: Anatomy in Action

Spring 2026

• KNES 259: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (online, anatomy content & course coordination)

Summer 2026

• KNES 260: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (online, anatomy content & course coordination)

Fall 2026

• KNES 259: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (anatomy content & course coordination)
• KNES 460: Laboratory Practicum: Anatomy
• KNES 590: Honours Thesis (with support from Senior Associate Dean's office)

Current course calendar descriptions are available here by searching course codes.

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in a relevant field, such as kinesiology, anatomy, exercise science, movement science
• Evidence of successful teaching in human anatomy at the post-secondary level
• First-hand experience conducting and teaching dissection and prosection
• A track-record of using active and experiential teaching approaches in the classroom, including working with human tissue materials and anatomical models
• Familiarity with a range of teaching and learning pedagogies; engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning as related to anatomy, kinesiology, or a related field
• Experience using online teaching methods including synchronous and asynchronous teaching as well as demonstrating the ability to integrate technology into lecture and laboratory sessions

How to apply: Please apply online using the 'Apply Now' link on our UCalgary Careers webpage via https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16927774-limited-term-assistant-professor-faculty-of-kinesiology. A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three referees
• Teaching dossier, including a statement on teaching philosophy and evidence of successful teaching (if available)
• Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, identifying the applicant's contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion

Application deadline is November 19, 2025.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. William Bridel, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Faculty of Kinesiology, knes.sadean@ucalgary.ca