Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Physiology

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a clinical- or tenure-track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in physiology. This is a full-time, 9-month or 12...

  • 519955
  • Manhattan
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Academic / Faculty - 12 month
  • Academic / Faculty - 9 month
  • Opening on: May 22 2025
  • Closing on: Aug 30 2025
  • On-site

Information about the Department:

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology is multi-disciplinary with responsibilities in instruction, research, service and continuing education including the disciplines of gross and microscopic anatomy, cell and systems physiology, pharmacology, toxicology and neuroscience. Research strengths in the department include: epithelial physiology, electrophysiology, exercise physiology and heart failure, animal welfare and pain management, neuroscience, stem cell biology, toxicology, teaching methods, and veterinary clinical pharmacology.

Community:

The university actively seeks candidates whose commitments and contributions will advance the University's commitment to the Principles of Community.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching professional, preprofessional, and graduate students and excited about pursuing best practices in teaching and developing innovative, student-centered teaching techniques. The successful candidate will devote at least 50% of their time to developing and delivering didactic lectures and laboratories to veterinary and graduate students in support of the teaching mission of the department. This position will be expected to devote up to 45% of assigned effort to developing a collaborative research program that complements current research in the department.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in physiology, biochemistry, or related field (alternate qualifications may include a DVM or MD with graduate training).

Experience teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in teaching professional students in veterinary or medical physiology is preferred but not required.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching through student or peer evaluations or other mechanisms is preferred.  

Background in and desire to teach cell physiology and basic biomedical and diagnostic laboratory techniques is preferred.

An established track-record of extramural funding success will be a prerequisite to be considered for a tenured position.

The successful candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills in addition to experience with scientific research techniques in the lab and field.

Candidates should enjoy working individually and as a team in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary research environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit a letter of intent, detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research philosophy (optional for clinical track) and a list of 3 professional references.

Application Window:

Closes August 30, 2025.

Salary Range / Pay Rate:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

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