Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) in Duluth, MN invites applications for an anatomy instructor faculty position beginning August 2025. CSS is a small liberal arts college committed to the values of Respect, Hospitality, Stewardship, Community, and Love of Learning. Our College has a long history of providing high-quality anatomy lab experiences for our students, offering opportunities to work with donor bodies across multiple courses. The Biology Department is firmly committed to a student-centered, evidence-based curriculum rooted in Vision and Change.

The successful applicant will have an earned master’s or doctorate in anatomy or a closely related field, will contribute to teaching undergraduate anatomy labs and physiology lectures, and will serve as director of anatomy labs. Additional courses may be available depending on department needs and candidate interests. The individual hired will be expected to teach 24-contact hours/academic year, manage teaching assistants, coordinate undergraduate and graduate anatomy lab usage, and contribute to the department. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applicants of diverse rac es, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religions.

This position is a 9-month, full-time, instructor-level appointment. Applications received by March 2nd, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Key Results/Responsibilities

• Teach anatomy labs, A&P I/II lecture
• Hire, train, and supervise teaching assistants
• Serve as Anatomy Lab Director (order supplies including donor bodies, maintain compliance with Anatomical Bequest Program at the University of Minnesota, oversee anatomy budget, arrange meetings with departments who utilize donor bodies)
• Participate in the work of Biology Department and other work at the College
• Contribute to and participate in fostering a culture of inclusion in support of College diversity goals
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in anatomy or a closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations, cross-cultural communication, and multicultural competency
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• College teaching experience
• Content expertise in anatomy and physiology
• Experience or willingness to learn anatomical dissection techniques
• Experience engaging students in teaching assistant opportunities
• Familiarity with managing budgets
  
  

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants Should Include The Following Documents

1 .Cover Letter explaining:

• your interest in the position
• your qualifications
• a brief teaching philosophy that addresses your commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Resume/CV including the names and contact information (including email and phone number) for three (3) references who may be contacted as the hiring process proceeds,
• Unofficial transcripts