Adjunct Position for Biology - Human Anatomy and Physiology

Get Set for Cumberlands!

Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

CURRENT STUDENT or EMPLOYEE? Please log into Workday and use the Career Tile to find and apply to jobs from our internal career sites.

We are currently seeking candidates for teaching undergraduate biology courses. Under the direction of the Chair of the Biology department, this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate biology courses, particularly those in human anatomy and physiology. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collaborative department that prepares students for graduate study and meaningful careers in biology and related fields. The Department of Biology values excellence in teaching, diverse perspectives, and service that makes a positive impact.

The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high-quality academic programs that empower graduates to “seek a life more abundant.”

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for teaching introductory biology courses, including but not limited to BIOL 243 Intro to Human Anatomy and BIOL 244 Human Physiology

• Collaborate with colleagues in the Biology department and throughout the university.

• Adapt and align course materials using departmental syllabus templates, required text(s), and other resources.

• Provide regular and timely feedback on student work.

• Follow university policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in a medical field or closely related biology degree with at least 18 hours of Biology coursework in anatomy and physiology

• Experience teaching college level biology courses, particularly anatomy and physiology

• Experiencing using virtual lab software, such as Labster 

• Ongoing professional development 

• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning that is supportive of all learners

• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MD or PhD in a medical or health related field, or doctoral degree in a closely related field with at least 18 hrs of anatomy and physiology coursework.

• Experience with a variety of pedagogical and technological educational delivery methods 

Compensation: Commensurate with expertise and experience 

Benefits: Yes

Job Type: Faculty 

Job Location: Williamsburg, KY or Remote for Online courses

Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a

“life-more-abundant.”

About Us

Located in the heart of Appalachia, University of the Cumberlands (UC) is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 major fields of study, along with several pre-professional, graduate and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, UC is one of the largest and fastest growing private universities in Kentucky and is devoted to preparing students for the future through hands-on, experiential learning and research.

The University of the Cumberlands does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran status, because a person is a smoker or nonsmoker, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University -administered programs. In order to fulfill its purpose, the University may legally discriminate on the basis of religion in employment, and the University has sought and been granted exemption from certain regulations promulgated under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 which conflict with the University's religious tenets.