Location : Hickory, North Carolina
Faculty Position : One-semester, nine-month, non-tenure track position with the possibility of extension for additional years. Appointment begins January 2027.
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lenoir-Rhyne University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology to teach introductory, freshman-level courses in human anatomy and physiology. This position is intended for a student-centered educator who is committed to providing undergraduate students with a strong foundation in the structure and function of the human body.
This position is a five-month teaching contract involving coursework for undergraduate students in the spring semester, with the potential for additional teaching assignments. A minimum of a master’s degree in biology or a closely related field is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. The degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position, Jan. 4, 2026. Teaching will include courses in anatomy and physiology, along with evaluating student success and achievement and providing timely student feedback within those courses.”
Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver courses both in person and online is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning, which includes presenting ideas in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty Position : One-semester, nine-month, non-tenure track position with the possibility of extension for additional years. Appointment begins January 2027.
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lenoir-Rhyne University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Human Anatomy and Physiology to teach introductory, freshman-level courses in human anatomy and physiology. This position is intended for a student-centered educator who is committed to providing undergraduate students with a strong foundation in the structure and function of the human body.
This position is a five-month teaching contract involving coursework for undergraduate students in the spring semester, with the potential for additional teaching assignments. A minimum of a master’s degree in biology or a closely related field is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. The degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position, Jan. 4, 2026. Teaching will include courses in anatomy and physiology, along with evaluating student success and achievement and providing timely student feedback within those courses.”
Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver courses both in person and online is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning, which includes presenting ideas in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach freshman-level Human Anatomy and Physiology courses, including lecture and laboratory sections as assigned.
