Assistant Professor - Anatomy & Physiology

Job Description

Chamberlain University is seeking a qualified Science Faculty member to teach Anatomy and Physiology onsite at our Jacksonville, FL campus.

As an Assistant Professor, you will deliver high-quality instruction across classroom, online, and applied learning environments, while contributing to committee work, service initiatives, and scholarly activities. This role plays a critical part in advancing student success and preparing future healthcare professionals.

Faculty are expected to meet defined outcomes annually through an Individual Performance Plan.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching Excellence & Student Success

• Deliver instruction aligned with the College’s philosophy, curriculum, and course objectives across classroom, online, and clinical settings
• Implement evidence-based teaching strategies to support program outcomes
• Develop and revise course materials, incorporating innovation and best practices
• Independently manage assigned teaching load
• Provide timely, documented feedback based on course outcomes
• Support student success through remediation within assigned courses

Professional Role Model & Chamberlain Care

• Serve as a positive professional role model, supporting students’ development
• Demonstrate leadership in collaboration, communication, customer service, and professionalism
• Mentor new faculty members

Service & Leadership

• Contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation

• Participate in academic advising and student counseling

• Support student policies related to admission, progression, retention, and graduation

• Incorporate student and graduate feedback to strengthen curriculum and instruction

• Provide budget recommendations to program leadership

• Engage in leadership activities such as:

  • Chairing or serving on College committees
  • Supporting accreditation preparation efforts
  • Contributing to the Systematic Evaluation Plan through data analysis
  • Serving as course coordinator or Subject Matter Expert (SME)
  • Documenting faculty and committee actions

Scholarship & Professional Engagement

• Demonstrate scholarship through teaching, discovery, application, or integration
• Maintain current, evidence-based course content
• Participate in peer review and reflective teaching practices
• Engage in professional activities outside the College

Applied Practice Expertise (Health Profession Faculty)

• Evaluate and monitor field/practicum sites for alignment with learning outcomes
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate applied practice experiences
• Collaborate with agencies and preceptors to ensure high-quality student experiences
• Communicate current policies, procedures, and expectations
• Develop assignments aligned with student competency and learning needs

Additional Expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all institutional policies and standards

Why Join Chamberlain University

Join a mission-driven institution committed to academic excellence, innovation and student success. At Chamberlain, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals while growing your academic and professional career.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in the field of study required (Anatomy and Physiology required; Microbiology a plus)
• Doctorate degree in the field of study or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of full-time teaching experience required, including at least 2 years in a ranked Instructor role
• Minimum 2+ years of healthcare experience required (for Faculty in Health Profession disciplines)
• Demonstrated ability to teach assigned courses

Licensure & Compliance

• Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials as appropriate
• Professional licensure required
• Must meet all compliance requirements as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• High level of initiative and sound judgment
• Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $87,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
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