Adjunct Instructor – Anatomy and Physiology
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The Department of Biological Sciences at Edgewood University invites applications for a full-time lecturer to teach anatomy and physiology and related courses for the 2026 -27 academic year.
Course Descriptions:
Anatomy and Physiology 1 (Bio210)
This course covers the study of structure and function of the cells, tissues, skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the human body.
Anatomy and Physiology 2 (Bio211)
This course covers the study of structure and function of the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductive systems of the human body.
Responsibilities:
Instructors would be responsible for planning, implementing, and grading formative and summative assessments in lecture and lab. They will also be expected to work with other instructors to ensure alignment between different sections of a course. All courses are managed through an online LMS (Canvas) and instructors are expected to maintain an updated course site throughout the semester.
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