The Department of Health Sciences at Furman University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, to begin August 2027. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in human physiology, biomedical sciences, or related field dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship in health sciences in the context of a rigorous liberal arts university. Candidates who also possess training or experience in clinical settings are especially encouraged to apply. The position requires: 1) teaching pathophysiology of infectious and chronic diseases, anatomy and physiology, and other Health Sciences courses to undergraduate students; 2) conducting health-related research and scholarship in an undergraduate setting; 3) engaging in service within the university and department; and 4) working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.
Job Description
The Department of Health Sciences is a successful academic unit with 16 full-time faculty members dedicated to developing students holistically to lead lives of meaning and purpose, and to cultivate comprehensive inquiry for improving and promoting all dimensions of wellness, health, and lifelong physical activity. The Department of Health Sciences faculty are committed to providing enriching educational opportunities for its approximately 225 Health Sciences and Public Health majors and for students across the campus community through university General Education Requirement courses. A majority of students across the two majors plan to enter professional schools in clinical health disciplines such as medicine, physician assistant, nursing, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition. Other students enter exercise/sports science or public health related graduate programs, or directly into health-related employment opportunities.
With the goal of continuing to support and prepare undergraduate students progressing into clinical health disciplines, the Department of Health Sciences seeks a tenure-track faculty member whose expertise complements and extends that of the current faculty in the department. The ideal candidate will be able to teach Pathophysiology of Infectious Diseases, Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases, Anatomy and Physiology, and other Health Sciences core courses. The typical teaching load is five courses per year. Additionally, the ideal candidate will engage and mentor undergraduate students as collaborators in a rigorous scholarly program that produces peer-reviewed work.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. or equivalent in human physiology, biomedical sciences, or related field is required by June 1, 2027. Applicants with clinical training or experience in addition to the Ph.D. are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the mission of the Department of Health Sciences, becoming a part of an interdisciplinary team committed to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal arts environment. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with historically underrepresented students, including students of color, and be committed to assisting the university in its continuing efforts to become a model of inclusive excellence.
Application Instructions
Application review will begin November 1, 2026, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order listed:
- a letter of interest;
- curriculum vitae
- statement of teaching philosophy
- a research statement which summarizes past research activity and discusses future research plans; and
- complete contact information for three references.
The statement of teaching philosophy should describe how the candidate’s teaching and mentoring might contribute to a liberal arts college community that aims, among other things, to foster inquiry, diversity, and belonging. Questions and requests for additional information should be addressed to Ben Snyder, Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences, Ben.Snyder@furman.edu.
Furman University is a nationally ranked liberal arts college and has a strong history of excellent teaching and mentoring and is committed to delivering high-impact experiences to undergraduate students. The Furman Advantage promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by a team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-engaged learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.
Furman University is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through excellence in teaching, mentorship, scholarship, and programming. We believe that cultural understanding, inclusiveness, and freedom of inquiry, thought, and discourse are essential components of a transformative undergraduate education. We advance these ideals with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum built on a substantial general education program, featuring traditional and innovative elements, and a robust portfolio of disciplinary and interdisciplinary major and minor areas of study. Additionally, we have established and continue to develop various initiatives, including historic projects, dialogue programs such as On Discourse and the Intergroup Dialogues Program, the Center for Interpersonal Connections, and four distinctive external-facing institutes. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.
Furman University is located in Greenville, SC, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast and is ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta, and various outdoor recreational activities amidst lakes, rivers, and mountains. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identitties including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs.
In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American.
