Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor

The Department of Basic Medical Science at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine is seeking applications for a GROSS ANATOMIST to serve as an educator in our innovative six-year BA/MD combined-degree program. The Department of Basic Medical Science includes a diverse group of teaching scholars dedicated to excellence in medical education. The successful applicant will participate in a team-taught, integrated curriculum for Medical Students that includes anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, and clinical correlations. Additional teaching includes shared responsibilities, with three other full time Gross Anatomy faculty, for anatomy courses taught to Dental, Dental Hygiene, Anesthesiologist Assistant and Physician Assistant Students. The position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, twelve-month appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, dependent upon qualifications. The target starting date is July 1, 2016.

Requirements include a Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree and experience in teaching Gross Anatomy at the graduate/professional level. While research is not a requirement, it is encouraged, and possibilities for independent and collaborative research within the University exist.

Interested parties should combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document; upload as an attachment in the UMKC career opportunities application at: www.umkc.edu/jobs (Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, 38831; Job ID 18327).

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must include information on their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.