Department: CAS Human Physiology
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $58,000 - $64,000/year
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2026-2027
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

September 27, 2026; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications should include:
1. A current CV/resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
2. A cover letter that describes your qualifications for the position; your experience working with students, teaching assistants, staff, or trainees; and your approach to creating effective and engaging lab learning experiences.
3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

The UO Department of Human Physiology is home to undergraduate and graduate students who desire strong training in human physiology and anatomy that will prepare them for careers in medicine, allied health professions, and biomedical research.

At the undergraduate level, future researchers, educators, physicians, physical therapists and other health care providers receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in the physical, biological, and chemical sciences that prepares them well for entrance into most professional health care-related programs. Human Physiology students also examine the health sciences from a perspective that explores the functional and structural mechanisms underlying human movement across health and disease, using a variety of physiological methods, ranging from biochemical and systems techniques through whole body analysis.

The graduate program develops researchers and health professionals who are creative thinkers and innovators capable of generating new knowledge in the physiological sciences. To this end, the department has several outstanding, funded laboratories that use physiological and engineering methods to evaluate human subjects under a broad spectrum of experimental conditions. The Department’s faculty members recognize that cutting-edge translational research, from basic physiological mechanisms through integrative systems physiology related to health, human movement, and physical activity, has a major influence on disease treatment and prevention. Consequently, in the performance of their research, they routinely collaborate with physicians and other clinical personnel.

Position Summary

The Teaching Lab Manager manages the primary teaching labs for Human Physiology Department, utilizing specialized expertise and technical skills in anatomy and physiology to function as a subject matter expert to facilitate undergraduate labs in a unit serving approximately 1200 undergraduate majors. This position has primary responsibility and broad authority for all aspects of the unit's instructional lab prep, including the health, safety, equipment, and supply needs for the associated classes.

This position helps supervise and support the undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants and is responsible for the preparation and training of lab teaching assistants, maintaining lab supplies and equipment, and updating lab materials and content. The position reports to the Department Head for Human Physiology but primarily works with Instructors of Record (IOR) under minimal supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree related to anatomy and physiology.
• One (1) year of experience with human-based physiology lab instruction.

Professional Competencies

• General knowledge of computer systems used in physiological labs for data collection and analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population and contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
• Ability to work in complex frameworks, analyze and prioritize information, and convert ideas and objectives into actions.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to changes.
• Ability to assess situations independently and determine what steps are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree related to anatomy and physiology.
• Previous experience teaching in college or university-level setting.
• Experience with human cadaver dissection and/or willingness to learn and train with cadaver dissection.
• Supervision or lead work experience.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

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The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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