Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Anatomy & Physiology Instructor

Job Description

Position: Faculty, Full-time, Tenure-track, 9-month annual renewing contract, Benefitted, FLSA Exempt, College pays up to $500 for relocation expenses

Start Date: August 13, 2026 with preference given to applications dated before 5/17/26.

Salary Hire Range: $47,136 - $61,491 annually for each 9-month contract (actual amount depends on education and experience)

Job Summary:

The Anatomy & Physiology Instructor is a full-time, benefitted, tenure-track, faculty categorized position whose primary responsibility is to provide high-quality instruction across the biological sciences, with a primary focus on the human anatomy and physiology sequence. The instructor is responsible for bolstering retention and student success in high-stakes pre-professional pathways, and work collaboratively across departments to ensure institutional continuity. Beyond foundational instruction, there are opportunities to support or develop offerings in general biology, health sciences, nutrition, chemistry, or agricultural sciences, depending on the candidate's expertise. The Anatomy & Physiology Instructor will be a high-energy collaborator dedicated to academic excellence and may also engage the college community. The position is on the Torrington Campus and may require minimal travel.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Instruct assigned day, evening, and/or distance classes according to degree/program curricula

• Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment

• Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans in classroom, hybrid, and/or

online settings per degree/program outline

• Utilize the Learning Management System (Canvas) to deliver course information to students

• Advise and mentor students through their plan of study

• Maintain current and accurate records of assigned courses and students; submit grades

• Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to improve curricula

• Create new courses to meet programmatic needs; assist in meeting accreditation requirements

• Aid and participate in student recruitment and retention

• Maintain and post regular office hours; be accessible to students outside normal class time

• Remain current in discipline and area of assignment

• Serve on standing and ad-hoc committees as assigned

• Participate in College training and operational events

• Attend and participate in graduation ceremonies

• Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

• Assist with the selection of adjunct faculty and provide for their support

• Approximate apportionment of time: 75% teaching courses in Anatomy & Physiology or related fields; 10% college and professional activities including committee work, assessment of student learning outcomes, and otherwise contributing to the collegiate needs of the institution; 10% advising and recruiting students; and 5% other duties as assigned

• Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anatomy & Physiology; DVM; MD; or master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught; degree must be from an accredited institution

• One-year teaching experience in discipline at a secondary level or higher

• Current and valid state-issued driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Anatomy & Physiology or related field; DVM; MD; degree must be from an accredited institution; must have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught

• Three or more years full-time teaching experience in discipline at secondary level or higher

• Previous instruction experience in higher education

• Background in Anatomy & Physiology or related field

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

166

Open Date

05/01/2026

Close Date

05/17/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Process: Apply online at and provide 1) Cover letter; 2) Resume'; 3) Name and contact info of three past/presence supervisory references; 4) Unofficial copies of college/university transcripts; 5) Statement of teaching philosophy (single page)

• Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Submitting false, misleading, or misrepresenting statements could lead to disqualification and employment termination

• Copies of official transcripts must be provided if hired

• Foreign transcripts/credentials must be accompanied by a US equivalency statement from an approved evaluation service

• Employment contingent on successful background check results

• Driving record must meet College's insurability requirements; select "Management Tool" at

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire

• EWC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Open Until Filled