Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Title: Assistant Professor (F3M09) 

Position Number: 0088138

Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), Dept of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology

Location: UH Manoa (Kakaako)

Date Posted: July 2, 2025

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment. First review will begin on July 25, 2025

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Tenure-track

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (1.0 FTE) 

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding:  General Funds

Other Conditions: Position number 88138, UHM, JABSOM, Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, (Manoa), appropriated funds, 1.0 FTE, 9-month; to begin approximately August 2025 pending position clearance and availability of funds; renewal subject to performance. 

Duties: 

• Instructs Physiology 141 and 142 (Human Anatomy & Physiology) lecture and laboratory and develops a series of Physiology review sessions in each unit.
• Assists teaching components of Physiology 301 and 302 (Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology) lecture, laboratory and video courses.
• Devises and implements physiology instructional laboratories. 
• Advises undergraduate students.
• Provides selected Physiology lectures to medical students.
• Assists with Gross Anatomy and Physiology laboratory instruction for medical students including but not limited to instructing gross anatomy and training medical students to conduct spirometry to understand pulmonary physiology; and directs renal and muscle physiology units.
• Assists with Physiology laboratory instruction for graduate students including but not limited to teaching 12-lead EKG exams.
• Develops and utilizes cross-cultural curriculum for the Anatomy and Physiology Continuing Education (CE) teaching and training programs.
• Participates in the development of virtual and augmented reality curriculum.
• Contributes to online instructional modules.
• Responsible for overseeing graduate teaching assistants and advising undergraduate students.
• Participates in departmental and university service activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications: 

• PhD in Physiology or related Biomedical Science field from an accredited college or university of recognized standing.
• Evidence of ability to teach effectively in a large class and to direct group discussions.
• Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate, graduate and medical students effectively.
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
• Ability to organize and present anatomy and physiology laboratory experiences.

Desirable qualifications: 

• Ability to provide assistance in instruction to medical students.
• Postdoctoral research and/or teaching experience.
• Previous experience providing lectures for graduate or medical students.
• Sound understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Previous experience presenting physiology experiments to graduate or medical students.
• Ability to provide instruction utilizing human cadaveric material.
• Experience with online teaching paradigms and curriculum development.
• Experience interacting with undergraduate students in a positive and constructive fashion.
• Ability to apply new educational technologies in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate student Teaching Assistants and upper level undergraduates in instructional delivery.

To Apply:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents:  a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current curriculum vitae, official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire), copies of all licenses and certificates, and names of five (5) professional references (complete with contact information including e-mail address) by the closing date.  

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Address: 

University of Hawaii at Manoa

John A. Burns School of Medicine

Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology

Attn: Michele Tom

651 Ilalo Street, BSB 119

Honolulu, HI 96813

Inquiries: Michele Tom; 808-692-1159; kiyono@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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