The Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in human or vertebrate anatomy. The successful candidate will share responsibilities for teaching a general anatomy and physiology course for non-majors, an upper-division anatomy course for biology majors, and other courses within their area of expertise. The ability to teach a general course in forensic biology is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate potential for independent, innovative research involving master's and undergraduate students.
Terms of Appointment:
Continuing academic year (nine month) appointment; tenure eligible.
Source of Funds:
State
Salary Range:
Salary range will be $68,200 - $72,000 for a 9-month contract. Excellent benefits package included. For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. by the start of the fall 2027 term in biological sciences or related field with a specialization in anatomy or a similar discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in vertebrate anatomy and the ability to teach a variety of anatomy-based courses as well as a general course in forensic biology. Postdoctoral teaching and/or research experience. Demonstrated record of an active research agenda.
Application process:
To apply, upload a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and goals, curriculum vitae, copies/scans of all transcripts, names and contact information for at least three references, and up to three reprints to Interfolio posting #.
Application deadline:
Review of applications will begin on December 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Campus information:
SIUE is a comprehensive regional university located in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education. SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
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Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.
Employment is contingent upon satisfying all legal requirements as set forth by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in regard to employability in the United States. SIUE makes no representation, warranty, or agreement that third parties, including government agencies, will approve submitted documents, applications, or petitions for an H-1B visa or Optional Practical Training.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. The State of Illinois requires that immigrant employees achieve H-1 status before they become eligible for certain benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
