Assistant Professor of Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

Department Biology & Chemistry

Position Category Faculty

Job Description The Department of Biology & Chemistry at Lincoln Memorial University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology in Anatomy and Physiology. The successful candidate will have earned a PhD in Physiology, Anatomy, or a closely related discipline. Teaching responsibilities may include General Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II and other courses in support of the Departments curriculum. The faculty member will have the primary responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service in support of the University, School, and Department missions. To ensure a smooth transition into our academic community, the successful candidate will participate in LMUs New Faculty Academy. Additionally, during their first year, the new faculty member will enjoy moderated scholarship and service expectations while receiving guidance and support from a faculty mentor assigned by the department. The target start date is January 2027.

Required Qualifications terminal degree (PhD) in Physiology, Anatomy, or a closely related discipline;

•educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and

•evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity

Preferred Qualifications college-level teaching experience

Physical Demands Campus Harrogate

Job Duty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F01792P

Job Open Date 06/24/2026

Job Close Date 11/24/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.

AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.