Assistant Professor of Physiology

2 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States Washburn University Full time
Faculty Position in Physiology

Washburn University's Department of Biology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in Physiology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 1, 2025.

Position Summary

The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities
  • Fulfill teaching expectations associated with tenure-track appointment, including teaching 12-faculty load hours per semester or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
  • Teach and develop undergraduate classes and seminars as assigned and as dependent upon department needs, which will include Human Physiology and may include Introductory Biology, General Cellular Biology, Anatomy, and Upper Division Physiology or some combination of classes consistent with the candidate's training and interests.
  • Fulfill service expectations associated with tenure-track appointment by engaging in service activities in the department, university, and profession.
  • Fulfill scholarship expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment, including establishing a research program involving undergraduates and potentially collaborating with faculty in Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Allied Health, or other areas.
  • Mentor and advise students interested in pursuing careers in health-related fields.
Requirements
  • Doctoral degree in Physiology, Biology, or a closely related field. ABD applicants will be considered, with completion of the doctorate by August 1, 2026.
  • Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from all backgrounds.
  • Official transcripts are required once hired.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching at the university level.
  • Physiology teaching experience and course development (preference for Human Physiology).
  • Experience or potential for research in a field of physiology or related discipline.
  • Experience or potential to involve undergraduate students in research projects.

Please upload the following items as.pdf files to the "additional documents" fields via the electronic application: a letter of interest, statement of teaching philosophy with inclusive teaching practices, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student or peer evaluations), and an outline of research plans – especially those involving undergraduates. Please also include contact information for three current professional references.



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