Anatomical Sciences Faculty

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I. Job Summary:
The candidate will teach Anatomy and Physiology to medical students and actively
participate in Anatomy lecture and laboratory curriculum development in collaboration with
the Discipline Chair for Anatomy. The candidate will conduct research and other scholarly
activities with the goal of obtaining/maintaining extramural funding for these endeavors;
remain current in professional area of interest and participate in professional societies and
activities, participate in all assigned, required, as well as other related professional services
and activities in the college. The faculty member will also teach in physiology in their areas
of anatomical and physiological expertise.
II. Job Duties:
1. Teaching: Provide instruction in Anatomy (Lecture and Laboratory) in 1st and 2nd
year medical curriculum as assigned by the Provost and/or Campus Dean. Will also
teach up to 10 hours of physiology in areas of expertise. Obtain and maintain
literacy in your field.
2. Research: Participate in biomedical, clinical or educational research program with
participation in the organization, planning, and grant writing efforts to obtain
external funding for the program. Includes conducting scholarly activities, such as
publication of research work in peer-reviewed journals, attendance at regional,
national and/or international conferences and meetings and presentation of research
in posters and/or speaking engagements at such meetings.
3. Service: Participate in candidate student interviews, College committees and service
to the College as assigned by the Dean.
4. General: Be familiar with and adhere to the administrative and academic practices,
policies and procedures of the College as set forth in the Faculty Handbook, College
Catalog and College Policies Manual.
a. Work in a positive and productive manner with the Dean, the Associate
Dean for Biomedical Affairs and the Associate Dean for Medical Education,
and Discipline Chair for Anatomy in all areas of work.
b. Represent the College in a positive and productive manner in external and
internal arenas.
c. Participate in faculty development and faculty meetings.
d. Submit an annual Faculty Activity Report.
e. Perform other duties as assigned or required.III. Required Qualifications:
Education: PhD in Anatomy, Physiology or equivalent degree, including DO or MD, with
relevant experience in teaching Anatomy lecture and laboratory.
Licensure or certification: N/A
Experience: Teaching experience at the graduate or medical school level; postdoctoral
experience in a field of biomedical research; a strong record of scholarly activity that includes
development of and participation in a research program with publications in peer reviewed
journals.
Skills and duties that are essential for the position:
1. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
3. Knowledge of teaching methods, curricula, and education programs.
4. Ability to evaluate, design, and implement medical school curriculum, testing, and/or
teaching methodologies.
5. Teaching and facilitation skills.
6. Ability to mentor professional students.
7. Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant current education methodologies and
techniques.
8. Ability to gather and analyze data, and prepare reports.
Additional skills and performance duties important to employment by the College:
1. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
2. Strong team player
3. Commitment to College values and Mission
4. Basic computer proficiency
5. Flexibility
6. Initiative and creativity
7. Reliability
Preference is given to those applicants who have the following skills or attributes.
1. Faculty member experience at the professional school level
2. Experience as a course director, department chair or other administrative position
Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.