HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
Instructional Faculty in Anatomy and Physiology
The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is hiring a non-tenure track instructional faculty member to teach in its Anatomy and Physiology program.
The College of Public Health's mission is to educate, innovate, and transform to bring about healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. We engage in interprofessional education, community and clinical practice, impactful research, and service learning, approaching our work with cultural humility as we advocate for positive change and prepare leaders to address the most pressing issues of our time. Social justice has always driven our efforts, and we understand that individual health outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit.
QUALIFICATIONS. We seek an enthusiastic, dedicated professional with a strong background in human anatomy and physiology to primarily teach undergraduate anatomy and physiology laboratory courses. The successful candidate must hold at least a master's degree in a related field, as well as demonstrate a strong track record of inclusive and engaging teaching and collaboration with peers. Valuable qualifications include a clinical background, willingness to lead large lectures, and any specialized certifications.
THE DEPARTMENT. The Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) is unlike any other similar department in the country. Located on a single urban campus in Philadelphia, the department's faculty provide instruction in 13 degree programs including clinical doctorates in athletic training (post-professional), occupational therapy (entry-level and post-professional), and physical therapy; a doctor of philosophy in neuromotor science; master of science degrees in athletic training, recreational therapy, and neuromotor science; and undergraduate degrees in health professions, health studies, recreational therapy, kinesiology, and exercise and sport science. HRS also works closely with disciplines in other departments including public health, nursing, social work, and communication sciences and disorders. The department is at the forefront of developing innovative academics and research aimed at promoting overall health and well-being; preventing injury and disability; and helping those with illness, injuries, physical, psychological, intellectual, or cognitive disabilities lead full, satisfying, and meaningful lives.
THE COLLEGE. The College of Public Health's mission is to educate, innovate, and transform to bring about healthy, equitable, and thriving communities. Our CEPH-accredited College of Public Health embraces public health in all its disciplinary forms, fostering impactful teaching, scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside the college. We engage in interprofessional education, community and clinical practice, impactful research, and service learning, approaching our work with cultural humility as we advocate for positive change and prepare leaders to address the most pressing issues of our time. Social justice has always driven our efforts, and we understand that individual health outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit. The College consists of academic units in the public health disciplines, health professions, and the School of Social Work, enrolling approximately 4,200 students. We value differences among our faculty and believe that we can better serve and understand our communities through the diversity of our faculty. The College is staffed by a robust complement of seasoned professionals within our Offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Communications and Marketing, Information Technology, Research Administration, and Academic Affairs. Temple's Center for the Advancement of Teaching provides outstanding programs and one-on-one mentoring and consultation to faculty and instructors to promote and support excellence in teaching.
THE UNIVERSITY. Temple University, founded in 1884, is a Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution and one of the nation's largest urban public research universities. Located in North Philadelphia, just 1.5 miles from Center City, Temple enrolls more than 30,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. As an anchor institution in North Philadelphia, Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university's dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaning