Assistant Professor of Practice in Physiology

The Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, continuance- and promotion-eligible Assistant Professor of Practice in Physiology. The responsibilities for this position include teaching in the Anatomy & Physiology rotation, and Pathophysiology in the face-to-face format each long semester. These are large courses and combined serve approximately 300-450 students each semester. Theses courses are part of the non-majors Anatomy and Physiology series taken by pre-nursing, kinesiology, and other health pre-professions students. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the department, college, and university through service duties that include program-building and extra-curricular activities.

Qualified applicants must have: 1) A Ph.D. in Biology, Physiology, or related field, or an advanced clinical degree; 2) Experience teaching anatomy & physiology or relevant coursework (e.g., comparative physiology; vertebrate physiology, etc.) at the instructor level; 3) Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers both inside and outside the department; 4) Commitment to learn about the career trajectory needs of pre-nursing and allied health students at TTU; and 5) Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students in professional and career preparation and serving as liaison with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

Desired qualifications include: 1) Demonstrated potential for effective teaching of anatomy & physiology and/or pathophysiology for general education, non-majors, and health pre-professions students; 2) Knowledge of and familiarity with active and inclusive teaching practices, particularly in large (> 200 student) courses; 3) Demonstrated ability to successfully serve a diverse student population, including first-generation students; 4) Familiarity with, or commitment to learn about, health equity and the role that social, societal, and structural factors play in human health and (patho)physiology; and 5) Demonstrated involvement with professional higher ed and/or medical teaching organizations (e.g., Human Anatomy & Physiology Society; National Association of Biology Teachers; National Science Teachers Association; American Physiological Society; etc.).

Texas Tech University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a 5-star Campus Pride Index Premier Campus, a First-Gen Forward Advisory Institution, and is committed to inclusive excellence (Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). The Department of Biological Sciences has resolved to increase faculty diversity and create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive department at all levels.
 
Application materials should consist of 1) Cover letter addressing the minimum and desired qualifications (1-2 pages), 2) Curriculum vitae (no page limit), 3) Statement of teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), 4) Student success statement detailing teaching effectiveness or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (1-2 pages), 5) A diversity statement that addresses all three parts of the posted rubric (1-2 pages; https://www.depts.ttu.edu/biology/resources/diversity/docs/Diversity_Statement_Rubric.pdf), and 6) Contact information of three potential references (letters will be requested later).  This is a non-tenure-track position that is eligible for promotion and continuance (see OP 32.17 https://www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual/OP32.17.php for more information). There is the opportunity to teach in the summer to supplement the guaranteed competitive 9-month salary.
 
Application review will begin on December 1,2022 and remain open until filled. Questions can be addressed to the search committee chair Dr. Breanna Harris (Breanna.n.harris@ttu.edu). For further information on the department and its graduate & undergraduate programs, visit http://www.biol.ttu.edu.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.