Description
The Center for Anatomical Sciences within the Department of Physiology and Anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT Health) in Fort Worth, TX invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level that focuses on teaching human gross anatomy. The new hire will contribute to teaching online undergraduate courses as well as lecture and laboratory instruction of cadaver based human gross anatomy courses for medical, physical therapy, physician assistant, and graduate students. Other duties may include mentoring Anatomy MS/PhD students, involvement in the Centers numerous K12 science outreach programs, and advising undergraduate students. This is primarily a teaching faculty position with appropriate effort allocation available to permit the pursuit of scholarly and research activities. Current anatomy faculty have teaching and research backgrounds in anatomy, biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, histology, embryology, education science, and K12 science outreach. Additional information about the Center for Anatomical Sciences is available at: www.unthsc.edu/anatomicalsciences.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references (references are not automatically contacted) via an online application at: https://careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/513757. Questions regarding the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lauren Gonzales, at anatomyjob@unthsc.edu. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by May 10, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, UNT Health is surrounded by world-renowned museums, theaters, music venues, restaurants, nightlife spots, botanical gardens, and the Fort Worth Zoo. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex offers all the amenities of the 4th largest metropolitan area in the United States. The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its admissions processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices.
Requirements
The successful applicant must have a PhD or equivalent degree in hand by August 1, 2026 and possess two or more years of teaching experience in higher education (either face-to-face or online) with demonstrated experience in curriculum/course development and assessment. Applicants with at least 1 year of teaching experience in dissection based human gross anatomy will be preferentially considered.
