Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University (https://anth.la.psu.edu/) invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor position to start Fall 2025.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a human gross anatomy teaching program in the Department of Anthropology’s new gross anatomy teaching lab. The Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor will join a collegial, science-based anthropology department with strong interdisciplinary ties across Penn State.

Teaching responsibilities will include a human gross anatomy dissection course for medical students, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates, as well as other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include overseeing and maintaining the human gross anatomy teaching program in the department, recruiting and training laboratory teaching assistants to be effective members of an instructional team, creating/implementing inquiry-based class exercises, and leading curriculum design and assessment.

Opportunities for research collaboration also exist for the Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor with current department faculty, whose research areas include (but are not limited to): functional morphology and biomechanics, evolutionary developmental biology, evolutionary genetics and genomics, evolutionary health, behavioral ecology, and human-environment interactions. Visit https://anth.la.psu.edu/people/faculty/ for more information on the research focuses of our faculty.

The Department of Anthropology is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Penn State. The successful candidate will be expected to promote and advance the Department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in anthropology, biology, anatomy, or another anatomically related field in hand at the time of appointment and at least two years of teaching experience in relevant courses. A demonstrated interest in pedagogy and the application of research-based teaching methods is highly desirable. Undergraduate or graduate teaching experience that implements active learning strategies is required, and documented excellence in teaching is important. Preference will be given to those with anatomy teaching and dissection experience. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

This is a non-tenure-line, term position with an excellent possibility of renewal. This appointment will be filled at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor. Rank and length of term are determined by education and qualifications.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.

Applicants must include a 1.) cover letter, 2.) CV, 3.) concise statement of teaching philosophy and experience, 4.) relevant teaching evaluation summary, and 5.) the names and contact information of three professional references.

System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.

Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024. For information on the position, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Laura Weyrich at [email protected].

Visit our website at https://anth.la.psu.edu/ for more information about our Department.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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