Job description

Department: School of Arts and Sciences

Reports to: Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

Effective Date: 8/1/2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 0

Job Description:

Manhattanville University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences. This position carries a teaching load of 30 credits per academic year and focuses on instruction in Anatomy and Physiology I and II for Health Sciences students. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary faculty committed to excellence in teaching and student engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

  Duties/Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, as well as other Biology courses as needed.
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current scientific knowledge and pedagogical best practices.
• Advise and mentor students in academic and career planning.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service, including committee work and program development.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to support the growth of Natural Sciences and Health Sciences programs.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in the field.

  Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students.
• Ability to teach a range of Biology courses including Anatomy and Physiology.
• Ability to integrate technology and innovative teaching methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Brightspace, and/ or related software.

  Qualifications:

  Education:

• Doctoral degree in Biology, Physiology, Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, or a closely related field.

  Experience:

• Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology courses to undergraduates.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruction and hands-on learning.
• Experience with curriculum development and assessment.

  Physical Requirements:

  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, ability to lift 15 pounds.

  Hours Expectation:

  Full-time, 35 hours per week

  Housing:

  Housing is not provided.

  Benefits:

  Manhattanville University also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits

  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

  Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [email protected] to ask for assistance.

  Job Type: Full Time
  Pay: $72,000 – $73,000

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