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Job Summary: The Anatomy & Physiology faculty primarily serves as an instructor for undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology lectures and laboratories, as well as some graduate-level anatomy labs. The faculty member will demonstrate excellence in laboratory and lecture teaching, student mentoring, and service to the University community.

This role is anticipated to start January 1, 2027. 

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
This position primarily serves as an instructor in undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology laboratories and lectures. They will also potentially teach graduate-level anatomy labs. A strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and service to the University community is required. The successful candidate will employ inclusive, innovative, and high-impact pedagogical practices to promote student success, including curriculum development, project-based learning (PBL), and the effective use of instructional technologies such as Anatomage Tables.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach multiple sections per academic year of undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and/or lecture courses using innovative, student-centered instructional approaches, including Anatomage Tables and cadaver-based instruction.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring of students and peer tutors, and service to the University community.
• Develop, implement, and assess laboratory and lecture curriculum that supports student engagement, inclusivity, and academic success.

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and lecture coursework.
• A strong, demonstrated commitment to excellence in laboratory and lecture teaching for a diverse population of undergraduate pre-professional health science and healthcare students.
• Strong anatomical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy essential for guiding students during laboratory and lecture sessions.
• Experience with cadaver dissection techniques and proper handling of anatomical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement inclusive, student-centered instructional practices that promote engagement and academic success.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage laboratory activities, schedules, and instructional resources.
• Attention to detail in cadaver preparation, lab maintenance, and compliance with safety protocols.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce strict safety, ethical, and biohazard protocols in laboratory environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including explaining anatomical structures clearly and addressing student questions.
• Professionalism and ethical integrity, including respectful handling of cadavers and adherence to donor privacy guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching with cadaver-based instruction and/or advanced anatomical visualization technologies (e.g., Anatomage Tables).
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and lecture courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students, peer tutors, or instructional assistants in laboratory settings.
• Experience implementing high-impact pedagogical practices, such as project-based learning (PBL), to promote student success.

Education Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have already graduated with a Masters in a Biomedical Sciences program or higher, or hold a D.Sc., D.P. T., D.C., D.O., M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D, or other degrees with a focus in teaching human anatomy.
• Applicants are preferred to hold a certification in cadaver dissection, or M.S. degrees in Human Anatomy.

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies