Assistant Professor Position Biology Anatomy Physiology
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Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think care create and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse sustainable and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching scholarship and practice.
At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest with campus locations inForest GroveHillsboro and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live work teach and acquire and share knowledge.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology/Anatomy & Physiology
Pacific Universitys Biology and Kinesiology Departments have an opening for a oneyear fulltime teaching position starting Fall 2025 on the Forest Grove Oregon campus.
The teaching load for the fulltime position is up to 24credits across the fall winter and spring semesters. The faculty contract period is August 18 2025 May 18 2026. The position is eligible for benefits
The introductory Biology sequence includes Flow of Energy and Flow of Information lectures and labs. Human Anatomy & Physiology is offered as a twocourse sequence (Human Anatomy in Fall Human Physiology in Spring) each with separate lecture and lab sessions. Both sequences are supported by fulltime lab personnel (ordering setup cleanup etc).
Pacific University has a diverse student population and is particularly interested in candidates who can complement existing expertise in the department and contribute through their teaching and research to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Qualifications
Requirements include a PhD or ABD in Biology Physiology or related field with teaching experience in Introductory Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology courses at the college level. Teaching expectations include a combination of lecture and lab sections within the Introductory Biology and/or Anatomy & Physiology sequences.
Application materials
Please submit application materials through PayCom:
- a cover letter that addresses 1 your preparation to teach at Pacific; 2 specific experience teaching college level courses; 3 a brief description of your experience working with undergraduates
- a CV
- a brief teaching statement that addresses your approach(es) to teaching
- unofficial graduate transcripts
- names and contact information for three references who can address your teaching experience and potential for this position
Please combine all application materials into a single file .pdf) in the order listed above with the following designation: Last nameFirst nameBiologyA&P 2526. (Transcripts may be separate files if needed.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Contact Dr. Gyorgyi Nyerges or Dr. Katie Dolphin with questions.
Pacific University is an independent comprehensive university in Forest Grove Oregon (about 25 miles west of Portland). The Biology & Kinesiology departments are part of the College of Arts and Sciences a liberal arts undergraduate college where faculty and staff are committed to an intimate personalized education. The University also includes a College of Health Professions (including Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Pharmacy Dental Science and Professional Psychology) a College of Optometry a College of Education and a College of Business.
At Pacific University we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic holistic equityminded and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.
We who make up Pacific University aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust civility care openness and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems through an assetbased mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected their contributions are valued and they are provided opportunities to succeed.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:
- Generous paid time off (for vacation holidaysincluding winter breakand sick leave)
- Medical coverage with alternative care options (with innetwork services covered at 100 after payroll deduction)
- Comprehensive dental and vision plans
- Annual 9 retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
- Free mental health appointments
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
- Employerpaid life shortterm disability and longterm disability insurance
- Oncampus benefits including free access to our sports facility and library
- Discounts on campus food bookstore purchases clinic services and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks snowshoes and bikes)
Equal Opportunity Employment:
Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from historically underrepresented groups.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy:
Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age religion or religious creed disability sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include but are not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way Forest Grove OR 97116 or via email at .
Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Employment Type
Full-Time
