How to hire an anatomy and physiology instructor

How to hire an anatomy and physiology instructor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step anatomy and physiology instructor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an anatomy and physiology instructor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new anatomy and physiology instructor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the anatomy and physiology instructor you need to hire. Certain anatomy and physiology instructor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An anatomy and physiology instructor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, anatomy and physiology instructors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of anatomy and physiology instructors.

   Type of Anatomy And Physiology Instructor	Description	Hourly rate
   Anatomy And Physiology Instructor	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$16-41
   Science Faculty Member	A science faculty member teaches the science subject and facilitates laboratory activities. They can work in elementary schools, high schools, and even colleges and universities... Show more	$18-60
   Biology Faculty Member	A biology faculty member specializes in teaching biological science to students. Their responsibilities revolve around delivering effective classroom discussions, preparing lesson and coursework plans, creating learning materials such as presentations and handouts, conducting tests and examinations, organizing laboratory activities and practices, and assisting students in areas they find difficult... Show more	$19-43

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Laboratory Exercises
   • Human Anatomy
   • Student Learning
   • Classroom Management
   • Syllabus
   • Curriculum Development
   • Instructional Materials
   • Human Physiology
   • Course Content
   • Student Performance
   • Blackboard
   • Biol
   • Academic Support
   • Course Objectives

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the evolution, implementation, and assessment of the biotechnology program.
   • Lead and engage students in case study discussions regarding physiological scenarios.
   • Instruct courses on general biology, anatomy and physiology, environmental biology, and microbiology.
   • Contract guest instructor for field aquatic ecology course.
   • Demand is on an as need basis determine by the colleges.
   • Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.

   More anatomy and physiology instructor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your anatomy and physiology instructor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An anatomy and physiology instructor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, anatomy and physiology instructors' average salary in washington is 56% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level anatomy and physiology instructors earn 59% less than senior-level anatomy and physiology instructors.
   • Certifications. An anatomy and physiology instructor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an anatomy and physiology instructor's salary.

   Average anatomy and physiology instructor salary

   $55,363yearly

   $26.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level anatomy and physiology instructor salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average anatomy and physiology instructor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$84,772	$41
   2	California	$75,931	$37
   3	Rhode Island	$69,272	$33
   4	Nevada	$61,675	$30
   5	Minnesota	$59,687	$29
   6	Wisconsin	$58,853	$28
   7	Virginia	$58,568	$28
   8	Louisiana	$57,951	$28
   9	Kansas	$55,494	$27
   10	Florida	$55,240	$27
   11	Colorado	$54,842	$26
   12	Texas	$54,194	$26
   13	South Carolina	$53,890	$26
   14	Oklahoma	$53,600	$26
   15	Georgia	$47,812	$23
   16	North Carolina	$43,960	$21
   17	Ohio	$43,817	$21

   Average anatomy and physiology instructor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	University of Colorado Boulder	$67,763	$32.58	23
   2	Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs	$67,154	$32.29
   3	Minnesota State Colleges and Universities	$66,841	$32.14
   4	Truckee Meadows Community College	$65,608	$31.54	10
   5	Columbus Technical College	$65,468	$31.48	27
   6	Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi	$63,055	$30.31	211
   7	Tulsa Tech	$60,452	$29.06	18
   8	Salve Regina University	$59,173	$28.45	8
   9	Wake Forest University	$57,387	$27.59	5
   10	Education Affiliates	$55,792	$26.82
   11	Delta College	$53,133	$25.54	66
   12	Chippewa Valley Schools	$52,771	$25.37	18
   13	Greenfield-Central High School	$51,815	$24.91
   14	Niagara County Community College	$50,539	$24.30	20
   15	Kansas State University	$49,922	$24.00
   16	Liberty University	$46,311	$22.26	19
   17	Cecil College	$43,352	$20.84	26
   18	Aims Community College	$43,039	$20.69	58
   19	State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia	$41,286	$19.85	248
   20	Platt College	$40,851	$19.64	18

4. Writing an anatomy and physiology instructor job description

   A job description for an anatomy and physiology instructor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an anatomy and physiology instructor job description:

   Anatomy and physiology instructor job description example

   About Us:

   Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College's fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

   Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland's most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

   With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

   Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

   Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
   Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

   
   

   General Duties: Starting in August 2022.

   Looking for adjunct faculty to teach the following:

   Anatomy & Physiology I lecture and two labs

   • The lecture meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:20pm
   • One lab is on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-9:20pm and the other lab is on Thursdays from 7:30pm-9:20pm

   Requirements:

   • Master's degree required.
   • Teaching experience preferred.
   • Proficient in word processing, emailing, and web browsing.

   
   

   Only completed applications (resume, letter of application and unofficial transcripts) will receive consideration. Only applicants who are authorized to work in the United States will be eligible for hire.

   Deadline: Position will be posted until filled.

   
   

   *We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right anatomy and physiology instructor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with anatomy and physiology instructors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit anatomy and physiology instructors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your anatomy and physiology instructor job on Zippia to find and attract quality anatomy and physiology instructor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit anatomy and physiology instructors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new anatomy and physiology instructor

   Once you've decided on a perfect anatomy and physiology instructor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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