WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Health and Exercise Science invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Physiology and Anatomy position, effective July 1, 2027
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related discipline; ABD candidates are invited to apply. We seek candidates with previous experience teaching undergraduates in lecture and lab settings (including cadaver labs) and who have a strong commitment to engaging students both in and out of the classroom. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses, advise department majors, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.
Position Summary: The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses including human physiology, human gross anatomy, and exercise physiology along with the laboratories that accompany these classes, including a cadaver prosection lab for human anatomy. We seek an individual with a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a desire to mentor students. The successful candidate will: (1) have a teaching load equivalent to six 3 credit courses each year; (2) serve the department through academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students; and, 3) participate in departmental, college, and university service. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility. Depending on the candidate’s expertise, other teaching opportunities may be available at the undergraduate level. Teaching Professor/Professor of Practice faculty at Wake Forest are eligible for all the same professional rights and resources afforded tenure-track faculty, such as professional development support, departmental and college travel funds, and course release. This position is eligible for renewal and promotion with progressively longer-term contracts.
Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio or https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a teaching philosophy statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching and advising students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests. Writing samples, letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching experience may be requested from applicants who advance in the search process. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Ted Eaves, Chair of the Search Committee, at eaveseh@wfu.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by December 31st, 2026.
Additional Information: The interdisciplinary mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University is to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. We are located on the WFU Reynolda Campus and host approximately 270 undergraduate majors and 12-14 master’s level graduate students. The department has 9 tenure-track faculty and 7 teaching professionals. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Health and Exercise Science. Additional information about the department can be found at http://hes.wfu.edu/.
About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.
Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
