Assistant Teaching Professor, Health Sciences and Human Performance (Anatomy & Physiology)

About the role

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Position Details The Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance within the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, beginning in August 2027. This position will have teaching and service requirements. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in Human Anatomy and Physiology.

Each candidate will be expected to teach 27 contact hours per academic year. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available. This is a non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion. Teaching: The successful candidate will have potential for excellence in teaching, a critical area for our teaching-centered, primarily undergraduate institution.

Applicants should be eager to create engaging, inclusive learning environments for our diverse student body that emphasize shared learning objectives across a range of subject areas within the health sciences. Potential to teach other introductory courses as needed by the department.

Service and Student Involvement: We expect our colleagues to fully engage with the institution by providing and/or developing expertise that serves the broader needs of the institution as a requirement for this position. Service opportunities at the departmental, collegiate and university levels are widely available. Community and professional service are also valued contributions, particularly where relevant to the discipline.

Successful colleagues engage undergraduate students a variety of activities as a means of providing greater depth and opportunity to the educational experience at the university. Faculty members also advise students each semester, providing important guidance for enrollment as well as career advice.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Health Science, Biology, or related discipline is required.
• The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated expertise in human anatomy and physiology.
• Prior in-person teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in lower division undergraduate courses is required.

• Preferential consideration will be given to those with experience in teaching in-person anatomy and physiology for nursing and health science majors.
• Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy 4. Copy of Terminal Transcript Reference Letters Three reference letters from external providers are required.

Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line. Additional Information The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.

UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners.

• The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.
• The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories.

Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree.

The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.

The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populati Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made.

• Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
• Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.
• If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.