Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor of Health Sciences at Drexel University – USA

Summary

Drexel University’s Department of Health Sciences seeks a non‑tenure‑track, full‑time teaching professor at the assistant, associate, or full rank. The primary duties involve teaching undergraduate research‑related courses such as research methods, statistics, and a research seminar, as well as human anatomy and physiology. Candidates must hold a PhD or comparable doctoral degree and have at least one year of higher‑education teaching experience. The role emphasizes inclusive teaching, development of multimedia instructional materials, and collaboration across departments. Salary is determined by qualifications, experience, departmental budget, and internal equity review. The position offers protected time for research, service, and career development, and applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, teaching and research statements, and three references.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Health Sciences
Position Type	Full-Time
Discipline	Health Sciences
Research Area	Health Sciences
Degree Required	PhD or comparable doctoral degree
Experience	1+ years teaching in higher education
Salary	Based on qualifications, experience, department budget, and internal equity review
Funding	Salary
Deadline	2026-11-11
Required Documents	Cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, and interest, Curriculum vitae, Brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests, Brief statement of research/scholarship agenda and goals, Names of three references
Employer Address	University City Campus Suite 430 3201 Arch St Philadelphia, PA 19104
Employer Contact	Phone: 215.895.2850, Email: [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

• Teach research‑related undergraduate courses (research methods, statistics, research seminar)
• Teach human anatomy and physiology courses
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• PhD or comparable doctoral degree
• 1+ years teaching experience in higher education
• Experience developing multimedia and integrating technology in teaching
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to collaboration across shared courses and departments
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, service, and academic growth

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a PhD or equivalent, at least one year of university‑level teaching experience, and expertise in health‑science content such as chronic disease physiology are encouraged to apply. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, experience integrating technology into instruction, and a commitment to inclusive teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration within the health sciences community.

About the Employer

The Department of Health Sciences at Drexel University recently moved into a new state‑of‑the‑art building on the main campus. It administers a large Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program and is expanding undergraduate research opportunities, a health‑focused exercise science major, and collaborations with the College of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Medicine, College of Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, and School of Public Health. The department emphasizes experiential learning and interdisciplinary partnerships within the Philadelphia region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on November 11, 2026.

What documents must be submitted?

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research agenda statement, and the names of three references.

Is the position tenure‑track?

No, it is a non‑tenure‑track, full‑time faculty position.

How is the salary determined?

Salary is based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Where is the workplace located?

University City Campus, Suite 430, 3201 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.