Biology Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology

Biology Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology

Job No: 498625

Work Type: Faculty Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Categories: Faculty

The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on three areas of research and teaching;
1) Cell and Molecular Biology - including biophysics, neuroscience, cell signaling, and developmental biology, and
2) Ecology, Biodiversity - including behavioral ecology, plant‑insect interactions, conservation biology, restoration ecology, and evolution and
3) Physiology of Health and Disease including emphasis on human physiology and exercise physiology. The department offers undergraduate majors of study including Biology (B.A./B.S.), Molecular Biology (B.S./B.S.), Ecology, and Bio Diversity (B.A./B.S.) Physiology of Health and Disease (BS) and Integrated Sciences (B.A.). A concentration in Cognitive Neurosciences (B.A./B.S.) is also offered in conjunction with the Department of Psychology. At the graduate level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.D. with a research emphasis in either cell and molecular biology or ecology and biodiversity.

A professional science masters (PSM) in Biomedical Sciences and a Masters in clinical exercise physiology are offered.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Denver invites applications for Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor position (non‑tenure track) for the academic year  beginning September 1, 2026. The position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology. Specific courses include upper level courses in human anatomy and physiology, and possibly nutritional physiology and an introductory course, Physiological Systems.

The duties include teaching six courses per year (quarter system).

• Ph.D. degree from a life science discipline.

• Experience in teaching and developing college level biology curriculum.

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar’s website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 15, 2026.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The salary grade for the position is UC.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000.

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Three (3) Professional References

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status,…