Assistant Teaching Professor – Human Anatomy

The Department of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley seeks applications for a dedicated Assistant Teaching Professor specializing in human anatomy. The anatomy course in Integrative Biology plays a uniquely important role to departmental and campus undergraduate teaching because it provides foundational knowledge for students pursuing pre-health careers, particularly those aiming for medical, dental, or other health-related fields. By offering rigorous training in human anatomy, the course equips students with the critical understanding needed for advanced study in the life sciences and health professions. This is a teaching-focused, senate faculty position, offering the potential for Security of Employment, similar to traditional tenure. This vital role provides an exceptional opportunity to significantly impact our undergraduate anatomy program and contribute to broader pre-health education. IB teaching professors at the assistant rank demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring, originality, and productivity in research, potential to obtain external funding, and a commitment to service consistent with Berkeley's principles of community. The successful candidate from this search will be expected to deliver engaging human anatomy lecture and lab courses, which are fundamental to our undergraduate pre-health curriculum; contribute to the continuing development and transformation of the anatomy curriculum; contribute to physiology courses in collaboration with current instructors, including both lecture and laboratory components; develop and support new programs and courses that benefit pre-health students from diverse academic backgrounds. The successful candidate will also be expected to foster strong collaborative relationships with instructional staff, graduate student instructors, and other faculty members in all teaching endeavors. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty. This is an exciting chance to join a vibrant team committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education to future health professionals. Applicants are encouraged to visit https://ib.berkeley.edu/ to learn more about the Department and our mission. Integrative Biology: https://ib.berkeley.edu/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Minimum Basic Qualifications: PhD or equivalent international degree. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Prior experience teaching human or mammalian anatomy at the university level. Preferred qualifications Preferred Qualifications: The Department seeks candidates with training in pedagogy with advanced expertise in active learning and discovery-based teaching strategies. Candidates with additional experience and expertise in teaching human reproduction, endocrinology, and general physiology are especially encouraged to apply. We are looking for an individual who will significantly enhance our teaching mission through the creation and implementation of a discovery-based pre-health curriculum. Additionally: * Experience teaching dissection/prosection-based human anatomy courses and other pre-health relevant courses would be considered an asset. * A demonstrated record of, or a strong potential to develop, an externally funded research program focused on pedagogy and best practices in teaching. * Expertise or interest in evolutionary biology or comparative physiology would be considered an added value. Application Requirements Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - In approximately 1500 words, please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests in pre-health courses. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program.
• Statement of Research - In approximately 500 words (in addition to any figures), please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans for a program in pedagogy and best practices in teaching. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
• Statement of Service - In approximately 500 words, please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Teaching Material Sample - A sample of scholarship and/or scholarly achievement such as teaching materials (i.e. a syllabus, lecture presentation or slide deck), or materials related to pedagogy research or professional development (i.e. preprints, thesis draft, and publications).
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only) Letters of recommendation will be requested only for those candidates under serious consideration. Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05053

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Job location Berkeley, CA