Assistant Professor of Anatomy

Submitted: 10/02/2024
Submitted By: Natalie Laudicina
Department: Biomedical Sciences
Institution: Grand Valley State University
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 11/01/2024
Application Email:
Application URL: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assistant-Professor-of-Anatomy–Biomedical-Sciences-_R101907

Summary: The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin Fall 2025. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent in anatomy, biological anthropology, comparative biology, health sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution. Applicants will be expected to teach human anatomy courses and associated cadaver-based labs. The candidate is expected to develop an active research program at GVSU that engages undergraduate and graduate students. We are interested in candidates from under-represented groups and/or individuals who have experience working with diverse student and community populations.

Required Qualifications and Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in anatomy, biological anthropology, comparative biology, health sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered for a two-year contract with the provision that the Ph.D. must be completed by December 2026.
Qualified applicants will be committed to both successful classroom teaching and an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect, cultural humility, and empathy.
Evidence of one’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Experience teaching human cadaveric anatomy using both a systems-based and regional approach.
Experience involving undergraduate students in one’s research program. Faculty area of research emphasis is open.
A consistent record of peer-reviewed publication and presentation (co-authorship with mentored students desirable).
Responsibilities: Tenure-line faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are typically hired on nine-month contracts, with a nine-contact hour teaching load per semester. They are also expected to engage in scholarly/creative activity, service, and a significant focus, which is equivalent to three contact hours of additional responsibilities in teaching, scholarly/creative activity, and/or service depending on the successful candidate's interests and the department’s needs. The primary teaching duties for this position will be in human anatomy courses, including cadaver-based labs, although faculty may teach in other areas of expertise as well.

Minimum Starting Salary: $76,866; commensurate with experience.

More details can be found online at: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assistant-Professor-of-Anatomy–Biomedical-Sciences-_R101907