Assistant Professor of Anatomy (Biomedical Sciences)

Summary: The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent in anatomy, biological anthropology, comparative biology, health sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution. Applicants will be expected to teach human anatomy courses and associated cadaver-based labs. The candidate is expected to develop an active research program at GVSU that engages undergraduate and graduate students. We are interested in candidates from under-represented groups and/or individuals who have experience working with diverse student and community populations.  

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in anatomy, biological anthropology, comparative biology, health sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with the provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2026.
• Qualified applicants will be committed to both successful classroom teaching and an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, cultural humility, and empathy.
• Evidence of one’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Experience teaching human cadaveric anatomy using both a systems-based and regional approach.
• Experience involving undergraduate students in one’s research program. Faculty area of research emphasis is open.
• A consistent record of peer-reviewed publication and presentation (co-authorship with mentored students desirable).

Responsibilities: Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-contact hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three contact hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department’s needs. The primary teaching duties for this position will be in human anatomy courses, including cadaver-based labs, although faculty may teach in other areas of expertise as well.

Minimum Starting Salary: $76,866; commensurate with experience.

Benefits: The university offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, sick leave/disability, tuition waiver, flexible spending accounts, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.

Department: The Biomedical Sciences Department at Grand Valley State University places an emphasis on teaching excellence using inclusive pedagogies, active scholarship with diverse learners, and equitable service to the university and community. Its 36 full-time faculty uphold the values of a liberal education while providing intensive engagement in the biomedical sciences. High-impact lab experiences in classes and research labs are a hallmark of our relevant, interdisciplinary curriculum. There are numerous collaborative opportunities for faculty and students across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus, and in the community. For more information on the research in the department and the resources available, see http://www.gvsu.edu/bms and https://www.gvsu.edu/clas/labresource/.

College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. Ther