Instructor – Human Biology / Anatomy & Physiology / Biomedical Sciences

Description

The University of Montana, Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) invites applications for a non- tenure track Instructor position in Human Biology / Anatomy & Physiology / Biomedical Sciences to begin August 2025.  

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Non- Tenurable Faculty: Division of Biological Sciences (DBS)

Title: Instructor
Schedule: August 2025, Full time, Academic year position (10 months)
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness 
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or D.Sc. preferably in anatomy, physiology, or related area
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching including both lecture and laboratory courses
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, graduate assistants, undergraduate teaching assistants and support staff

Preferred

• Large-classroom teaching experience in the above subjects at the university level and evidence of innovation in lecture or laboratory teaching
• Recent research experience in one or more of the above disciplines is also viewed very favorably because opportunities exist to mentor undergraduate research

Application Instructions

Priority Application Date: December 17, 2024 11:59pm midnight

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. However, the search committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

• Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications (max 2 pages)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
• Teaching philosophy, describing teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches, areas of teaching expertise
• Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic i