Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy
Overview
The Department of Anatomy at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks a 12-month, full-time, exempt Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy at the Middletown, NY campus. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) or a master's degree with two years of relevant teaching experience. Teaching responsibilities include human gross anatomy at TouroCOM Middletown for osteopathic medical students. This role requires a balance between teaching, research, and service.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a content expert and teach within the Clinical Anatomy and Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses for osteopathic medical students
- Engage actively in supporting the teaching mission of the department, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
- Participate in faculty development, campus committee membership and leadership, curricular development activities, applicant interviews, and student advising as assigned
- Perform independent research/scholarly activity and serve as a mentor for student research activities
- Contribute to the academic mission of the University through professional service at the Campus and University level and in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and international level
- Additional teaching opportunities are available for the MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences Clinical Anatomy and Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Doctorate Degree in Anatomy preferred.
- Master's Degree in Anatomy required.
- Doctoral degree in anatomy or other terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., or M.D.), or a master's degree in anatomy with two years of relevant teaching experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens and virtual anatomy resources a plus.
- Knowledge required to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite, online learning management systems [Canvas], Poll Everywhere, Zoom)
- Must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of and adherence to relevant rules and regulations (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA)
- Flexibility with respect to the performance of other duties as needed/assigned for the COM.
Travel
- This position is an in-person position at the Middletown, NY campus.
- Occasional travel to the branch campus location in Harlem, NY may be required.
- Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.
Working Conditions
- Extensive Use of Computers.
- Extensive standing.
- Able to lift up to 5 lbs.