EMPLOYMENT TERMS:  Tenure track position

PRIMARY DUTY: Animal Physiologist to teach human physiology courses for biology majors and human physiology for health care professionals.  Additional assignments may include medical terminology, introductory biology for majors or non-majors, senior seminar, and other courses suited to the applicant’s area of expertise.  Backgrounds in neurobiology or cancer biology are especially desirable.  (12-hour load per semester)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Teach an upper-level course in Human Physiology and its associated lab, intended for students completing a four-year Biomedical Sciences degree or related BS.
2. Teach a 200-level course in Human Physiology and associated labs, intended for students in Allied Health fields of study (e.g. pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, etc.).
3. Contribute to the departmental curriculum by offering other courses in areas such as introductory biology, medical terminology, animal anatomy and physiology, senior seminar, or other courses appropriate to the candidate’s background.
4. Cover a typical annual teaching load of 12 load hours per term (fall and spring).
5. Develop scholarly activity that involves undergraduate and/or master’s students.
6. Serve the Department and University on committees as assigned.
7. Provide additional student support in the form of academic advisement, mentorship, or other student assistance as appropriate.
8. Hold seven office hours/week.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Department. 

REQUIREMENTS:
 Education: Ph.D. in biology or related scientific discipline.  ABD candidates will be considered.
 Skills: Good classroom management and lecture skills 

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical university classroom, office, and laboratory conditions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:  Common classroom teaching equipment and laboratory instrumentation.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom and laboratory.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. 

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
 
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: January 2025 or August 2025

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit: (1) a letter of application which describes your teaching experience and suitability for the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) a current curriculum vitae; (4) a statement of research interests, (5) unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work and (6) contact information for three professional references. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO: 
 Physiologist Search Committee
 Department of Natural Sciences 
 Northwest Missouri State University
 800 University Drive
 Maryville, MO 64468-6001
 Phone: (660) 562-1388
 E-mail: natsci@nwmissouri.edu