9 jobs found in Kansas City, MO

Director of Bioethics R-0002469 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University (KCU) is searching for a Director of Bioethics. The successful candidate will be a scholar who provides intellectual and administrative leadership for the Bioethics faculty on the Kansas City and Joplin campuses. This leader is an ethicist and humanist with relevant academic credentials and experience in Bioethics. The Director will be responsible for academic programming and administrative operations for sustaining and growing the Master of Arts in Bioethics (MA Bioethics) program. The director will lead efforts in creating a stand-alone MA Bioethics program. The Director will participate in teaching and ensure the delivery of the MA Bioethics degree as well as the integration and delivery of Bioethics content into all degree programs and affiliated educational programs of KCU. The Director will demonstrate excellence in leadership, program development,...

Johnson County Community College Position: Tutor I - Biology Department: Academic Affairs Type of Position: Part-time Temporary Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Weekdays, 12 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $16.31-$20.77 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: Tutor students through a variety of modalities and methods, refer students to other relevant resources, and assist with daily activities in the relevant resource center for Johnson County Community College (JCCC). Required Qualifications: High School Diploma with successful completion of one year of undergraduate coursework in science and math in addition to specific courses such as General Biology, Cell Biology and Microbiology. Must be familiar with laboratory techniques. Require good communication skills, including listening with...

KCOM - Department Chair/Associate/Full Professor of Physiology Job Type Full-time Description A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Department Chair and Associate/Full Professor of Physiology at our Kirksville, MO campus. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our department and contribute to the university's mission of excellence in health sciences education. Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership : Foster innovation in curriculum development, promote research initiatives, and ensure the highest standards of teaching excellence. Faculty Management : Oversee faculty responsibilities, conduct evaluations, and support professional development for five (5) full-time faculty members. Administrative Oversight : Manage departmental budget, allocate resources effectively, and represent the department to administration and students....

KCOM - Instructor/Assistant Professor- Anatomy Job Type Full-time Description A.T. Still's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full time, exempt Instructor/Assistant Professor of Anatomy. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree (or alternatively a Master's degree with at least two years experience in teaching) with formal training in one or more anatomical disciplines such as Human Gross Anatomy, Histology or Neuroanatomy. Additionally, candidates should possess at least two years of postdoctoral experience. Teaching responsibilities at KCOM and MOSDOH encompass a wide range of anatomical subjects for medical and dental students. This role requires a balance between teaching, research, and service as determined by the department chair. Our faculty members enjoy designated research space and initial funding. Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills are essential qualities we seek in candidates. This position...

KCOM - Assistant/Associate Professor, Biochemistry Job Type Full-time Description A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time professor of biochemistry at the assistant or associate level on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. This position is a joint appointment with KCOM and MOSDOH which includes teaching in biochemistry courses within the Department of Biochemistry at KCOM and MOSDOH. Duties & Responsibilities: Participate in the teaching mission of the Department of Biochemistry. Perform independent, externally funded basic science research or other scholarly activity. Contribute to the academic mission of the university through service to the college and university, and service to the profession through biochemistry or research-oriented organizations at the local, regional, and national/international level. Other duties as assigned by the department chair or the KCOM associate dean or dean....

Assistant/Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences (Anatomy) R-0002426 Joplin Campus Job Type: Faculty Job Description: Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks an Assistant/ Associate Professor as full-time biomedical sciences faculty for a new dental college in Joplin, Missouri. The faculty member will be responsible for contributing to teaching the foundational and biomedical sciences with an emphasis on gross and histopathologic human anatomy. The College of Dental Medicine's educational program integrates topics of foundational biological sciences with systems-based, clinically-focused case studies to achieve the overarching objective of preparing students to become community-based primary care clinicians. Within your application materials, please include the three following documents: CV/Resume Letter of interest (cover letter) Summary of your teaching philosophy If you have issues attaching these during the...

The Future of Stem Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a program providing scholarships and professional development opportunities directed at furthering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in students from underrepresented communities. If selected, the student will receive a $40,000 scholarship award. This award will be disbursed in the amount of $10,000 per year, for four (4) years, and will go directly to the institution in which the student is enrolled. Selected students will also receive internship preparation and placement, leadership training, mentoring and access to the AIChE student networking opportunities. This program is administered by HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. The mission of HBCU Week is to encourage high-school aged Youth to enroll in HBCUs, provide scholarship dollars for matriculation and sustain a pipeline for employment from undergraduate school to corporate America....

Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking applicants to fill adjunct teaching positions for the upcoming Fall 2026 academic term (Aug. 24th – Dec. 18th, 2026). Applicants will be considered with expertise in Biology or Anatomy and Physiology.  The following courses are available: BIO-1090 (Intro Human A&P I Lecture)  Tuesdays – 9 - 9:50 am and 10 - 10:50 am BIO-1090L (Intro Human A&P I Lab)  Thursdays – 9 -11:50 am and 1- 3:50 pm Qualifications: A master’s or doctoral degree in a Biological Sciences discipline and the ability to teach Anatomy and Physiology laboratory following the course outline developed by the faculty at NWU. Familiarity with Canvas course technology or similar LMS software is a plus Demonstrated interpersonal and innovative teaching skills are required  Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students is essential Strong commitment to...

Nebraska Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professorship of Biology beginning August 2026.  Candidates with a Ph.D. (completed or near-completion) in the Biological Sciences (or a closely related field) are eligible to apply. This is a full-time benefit-eligible position, which includes a comprehensive package including health, vision and dental insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and undergraduate tuition remission for employee dependents. Nebraska Wesleyan University places high value on personal attention to students. We seek candidates who have demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching and have a commitment to creative instruction in a variety of formats, including lecture, active learning, and one-on-one interactions. Individuals in this position are expected to provide outstanding teaching, engage in professional activities, and participate in service and leadership related to the pedagogical mission...