Lecturer in Human Anatomy and Physiology

Overview

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

The Roger Williams University Department of Biology, Marine Biology & Environmental Science welcomes applications for a Lecturer Position in Human Anatomy & Physiology. The candidate selected for this position will focus on Human Anatomy & Physiology education and will enhance course offerings that prepare students for careers in biology, pre-professional health sciences, forensic science and public health.

• Teach Human Anatomy & Physiology at the undergraduate level, including lecture and laboratory sections.
• Assist with curriculum development, revision, implementation and evaluation of laboratory learning outcomes.
• Possess demonstrated effectiveness in the teaching laboratory environment and contribute to the development of courses in related areas (e.g., Introductory Biology, Human Nutrition, Exercise Science and/or General Science Education).
• Provide academic advising to a cohort of departmental advisees.
• Engage in service to the department and university as appropriate.

• Master’s or other advanced degree in Biology or a related discipline.
• Undergraduate teaching experience in Human Anatomy & Physiology lecture and laboratory, and other courses serving biology and/or pre-health professions (e.g., Nutrition, Exercise Science, Freshman Biology).
• Relevant industry, research or work experience in the health sciences.
• Substantive experience with laboratory curriculum development, implementation and revision.

• Experience coordinating laboratory instruction among adjunct and full-time instructors.
• Training in innovative pedagogy to increase student engagement in science from diverse populations.

Review of Applications will begin:
March 2026.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below.

Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
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Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number:  / Email Address: jstanley

Please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of three (3) professional references.