Medical Anatomy Lecturer

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a human anatomist to participate in the delivery of our integrated medical curriculum on our Athens Campus. The primary responsibilities will be to participate in the teaching of anatomical sciences and engage in curricular development and implementation. The ideal applicant will have at least two years of experience teaching dissection-based human gross anatomy. An ability to instruct in one or more complementary areas such as histology, neuroanatomy, or embryology is required. The selected candidate will join a diverse group of medical educators and researchers in the Department of Biomedical Sciences (http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/dbms/), which will allow the successful candidate to gain expertise in additional disciplines.

The minimum requirements include a doctoral degree (i.e., PhD, DO, MD) with teaching experience in a health sciences academic environment (ABD applications are accepted). A commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning is strongly desired.

This faculty position is non-tenure track and will be hired at the rank of Lecturer, Associate Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer with promotional eligibility, depending on the experience and credentials of the applicant. Duties will be divided between medical education and service. The position will be based at the Athens campus and will begin August 1, 2018. Salary will be commensurate with experience and accompanied by excellent health and educational benefits for both the employee and eligible dependents. Ohio University has a dual career network program to help identify employment opportunities for partners of new hires in the Athens area (http://www.ohio.edu/dual). Information about the Department of Biomedical Sciences can be found at http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/dbms/.

For full consideration, apply by April 29, 2018. Please complete the online application and attach the following required documentation: (1) curriculum vitae and (2) cover letter specifying teaching experience and philosophy https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/26125. Applicants will also be asked to enter contact details for three reference providers; for ABD candidates, one reference must be the primary dissertation advisor. For additional information, contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ruger Porter (porterw1@ohio.edu).

Athens, OH is an historic college town with a modest cost of living located in southeastern Ohio at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Ohio University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a ‘Doctoral/High Research Activity Institution’ with more than 25,000 students. It was founded in 1804 making it the oldest university in the Northwest Territory and ninth oldest public university in the United States. The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1975, and places emphasis on educating physicians committed to practicing primary care in Ohio. The Heritage College is experiencing a time of tremendous growth with the recent opening of new academic campuses in Dublin, Ohio, in affiliation with OhioHealth, and Warrensville Heights, Ohio, in affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic.

Ohio University is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse complement of faculty and staff. We welcome applications from women, veterans, persons with disabilities and members of minority groups as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the Heritage College’s mission and essential values (http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/OUHCOM/mission.htm).