Part Time Assistant Professor - Anatomy & Physiology (Fresno)

Position Summary

Part Time Assistant Professors are valued as an integral and vital component of the University's teaching staff, providing unique and valuable perspectives and contributions. We have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Assistant Professor to join our highly engaged teaching staff in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. In this role, the successful candidate will teach lecture and laboratory courses to students seeking to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of anatomy and physiology, or microbiology. This role is critical in ensuring successful student outcomes.

Note: This Part Time Assistant Professor position will be teaching 8-week classes onsite in Fresno.

Essential Functions:

• Lead classroom sessions on-site and/or online according to university policies.
• Provide expertise in assigned content areas by maintaining current knowledge in the field.
• Posting faculty guidance and expectations.
• Respond to student needs in a timely fashion or typically within 48 hours.
• Provide substantive feedback to students, grade assignments, and post grades.
• Participate in online class discussion boards.
• Have a strong emphasis on student-centered learning by encouraging participation in their own learning and promoting student inquiry.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Biological Sciences with emphasis in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, or related field, from a regionally accredited university.
• At least one (1) year of college-level teaching experience in the sciences.
• Must reside and be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (i.e. PhD, MD, DO, DCM) in a related field from a regionally accredited university.
• Proficiency using Blackboard or other online learning platforms.

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae.
• Unofficial Transcripts.
• Cover Letter highly preferred.
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/degree evaluation from our approved agencies.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and create people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.