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Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy and Physiology

  • 496680
  • Part-Time
  • Biology
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Department: Biology Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching one section of Anatomy & Physiology lecture during the fall semester. This is a part-time, non-tenure track, appointment. It is not a promotion eligible pathway. Renewal is contingent upon performance and enrollment needs of the department. Courses will be taught at the UH-Main campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline awarded by July 1, 2026.

Successful candidates will demonstrate broad training, skills in contemporary pedagogy, a strong interest in teaching and a willingness to work collaboratively with their counterparts at the UH-Main campus. Experience with classroom teaching and course development are advantageous. Experience with lab course management and instruction are highly desired.

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a one-page statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution. The Department of Biology and Biochemistry is a vibrant unit of 44 tenured/tenure-track and 10 instructional faculty serving roughly 2,100 majors and an equal number of non-majors. As the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston is a vibrant place to live and work. It has multitude of industries, commercial centers, the largest medical center in the world, a robust arts community, professional sports, and is considered the world capital for petroleum exploration and energy.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

 

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