Assistant Professor – Histology

We invite applications for a tenure eligible, full-time Assistant Professor faculty position in Histology and Anatomy Education. The individual will join a fun and collaborative team of anatomical scientists (including two PhDs in biological anthropology) who teach courses for students in a number of post-graduate degree programs. The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology is one of six basic science departments in the School of Medicine on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, Colorado (a suburb of Denver). The primary missions of the Department are education, service, and research.

Primary responsibilities for this faculty position include teaching histology courses for students in the Master of Science Program in Modern Human Anatomy as well as School of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine MD Program. Teaching in other areas of interest (gross anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, or imaging and modeling) is also available. The faculty member is also expected to engage in research and scholarship, and to provide service to the Master of Science Program in Modern Human Anatomy, including academic advising, mentoring, and various committee work. The desired start date for this position is July 1, 2022

The new faculty will enjoy access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus (please visit www.medschool.ucdenver.edu/cdb).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned degree (Ph.D. or M.D./D.O. or equivalent) or degree in hand by start date
Experience teaching Histology or a related field
Experience in teaching other aspects of human anatomy, physiology, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2 or more years of experience in teaching Histology and Gross Anatomy
Experience in teaching histology lab (virtual or traditional)
Course directing experience
Ultrasound, CT, MRI, 3D printing, 3D scanning, virtual modeling, animation, augmented or virtual reality, or app development.
Experience or enthusiasm for academic advising and mentoring students
Experience and knowledge of anatomical services (e.g, willed-body programs)
Evidence of productive scholarship and/or research in the respective area of expertise
General knowledge of the health professional schools (MD, DO, Dental, PT/PA, etc) admissions process.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
2. A current Resume/CV
3. The names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references, either attached to your resume/CV or uploaded as a separate document

See application link to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information including budgeted salary, benefits, COVID-19 vaccination requirements, policies on diversity and equity, and a link to the online application platform, please see here:
https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl