Adjunct Instructor – Anatomy and Physiology
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach anatomy and physiology in the Fall of 2026. The incumbent will teach both the lecture and lab components of Anatomy and Physiology 2.
Course Description:
This course has a traditional, face-to-face format that is managed though an online LMS. Lecture is three days a week for one hour. Each section of lab meets for 2 hours per week. This course is the study of structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body.
Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and grading formative and summative assessments. They will also be expected to work with other instructors to ensure alignment between sections.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Education or Work Experience:
- Candidates must have a master’s degree or ABD in biology or a closely related field; a PhD is preferred.
- Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology is highly preferred.
Other Qualifications:
Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by June 1, 2026.
How to Apply
Send a completed application a subject line that includes the position code ANAT to humanresources@edgewood.edu.
A completed application will consist of:
- a letter of application
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists)
Edgewood University
Human Resources – ANAT
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer