Assistant Professor

The Butler University College of Health Professions invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track, 10-month appointment) in the Department of Health Sciences. We are in search of an individual to join a growing team of faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology. Additional opportunities for teaching exist in the areas of Nutrition and Medical Terminology. Qualified applicants must have earned a PhD in an anatomy and physiology related discipline.  Responsibilities will include classroom instruction, course management, student academic advisement and mentoring, program and college committee service, and scholarly efforts.

Our Human Anatomy & Physiology labs utilize Anatomage® technology for instruction. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and/or comfortability adopting the use of this technology. 

In Butler’s College of Health Professions, we recognize that healthcare is much more than simply treating diseases. And, as such, we teach students to think bigger. Through hands-on learning in the classroom, collaborative research with faculty, and clinical experiences with some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations, we equip students with the knowledge, and skills, to improve health outcomes.

Butler University, founded on ideals of equity and academic excellence, creates and fosters a collaborative, stimulating intellectual learning environment. We are inspired to boldly innovate and broadly educate, enriching communities and preparing all learners to lead meaningful lives.

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• PhD in an anatomy and physiology related discipline (ABD considered)
• Desire to use innovative teaching methods to engage and educate undergraduate students

• Experience in scholarly pursuits

• Willingness to mentor undergraduate students in research

• A collaborative approach to teaching and scholarship

• A demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population

• A demonstrated commitment to advising (academic, career, mentorship) undergraduate students

   

Faculty responsibilities:

• Appropriate teaching load to support the undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology course series (equivalent to a traditional 3-3 load)
  • Additional information about our undergraduate programs may be found at Health Sciences | Butler University.
• Academic advising for approximately 30 undergraduate BSHS students
• Scholarship activities, as appropriate, with a tenure line
• Service (departmental, college, university), as appropriate, for a 10-month faculty member

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter summarizing your interest in this position and a description of how you meet the required qualifications 

• Detailed curriculum vitae

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Names, title, and contact information of three professional references (At least two of the three should be able to speak to your teaching abilities/experiences.) 

Please submit all items as PDF Files in your application. Questions may be directed to Dr. Michele Moore, Associate Professor of Health Sciences at mnmoore1@butler.edu.

Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

Butler University is a nationally ranked, premier institution located in Indianapolis, one of the Midwest’s largest and most dynamic cities. Butler boasts an impressive 98 percent placement rate, providing a hands-on, future-focused education across seven colleges, including Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Health Professions, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the newly established Founder’s College. 

In addition to its national accolades, Butler University is ranked No. 1 in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, a distinction that highlights the University’s continued excellence and leadership in the region. The campus and surrounding Indianapolis community is enriched by Butler’s renowned programs in the arts and athletics. Clowes Memorial Hall—ranked the 60th best-selling theatre venue in the world by ticket sales—hosts hundreds of events annually including performances by the internationally recognized Butler Ballet. In athletics, Butler competes at the NCAA Division I level in the BIG EAST Conference and Pioneer Football League. The Bulldogs’ legacy includes back-to-back NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game appearances in 2010 and 2011, and their home court, Hinkle Fieldhouse, remains one of the nation’s most iconic basketball venues.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.