Special Instructor in Biological Sciences - Anatomy

Position Information

Job Title Special Instructor in Biological Sciences - Anatomy Department 0305 - Biological Sciences

Requisition No. 0000811

Job Description Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the area of anatomy to be filled by August 15, 2026. The appointment, as a Special Instructor, is a full-time, teaching-track faculty position leading to job security, the equivalent of tenure. Special Instructors are expected to teach three 4-credit classes in both the Fall and Winter semesters and to participate in service and program development activities and course design.

Courses offered by the department service multiple majors and programs including, Biology, Health Sciences, Biomedical Science and pre-Nursing majors. The position offers a competitive salary package and outstanding retirement and health care benefits. Additional compensation may be available for summer instruction May through August.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate, and upper- and lower-level undergraduate courses and laboratory courses in anatomy as part of a team of faculty and instructors within the department. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in anatomy or a related field, and teaching experience in both lecture and laboratory instruction. Candidates must have 18 graduate credit hours in anatomy, or a sub-discipline of anatomy, to meet HLC accreditation hiring criteria.

Candidates with demonstrated experience in novel pedological approaches, neuroanatomy, embryology (developmental anatomy), and histology will be considered favorably.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 19, 2026. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement including teaching philosophy, examples of recent course syllabi, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Names and contact information for three letters of recommendation must be provided. The application system will contact the letter writers via email and provide them with instructions for uploading their letters.

The application process must be completed online (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Inquiries should be addressed to:
Mary Craig, Department of Biological Sciences (mecraig).

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences (http://www
2.oakland.edu/biology/) is a dynamic department with state of the art instructional labs and over 800 majors. The Department includes a cadaver lab dedicated to the education of undergraduate students. It is part of the university's College of Arts and Sciences.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor's degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing.

As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University's Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.

Pay Basis Open Date 02/19/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Full-time Faculty EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.