Associate Professor - Anatomy

Vitality Healthcare; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Healthcare in Ahmedabad, Gujarat invites applications for Associate Professor - Anatomy. The role involves delivering theory, cadaveric dissection, and clinical anatomy to MBBS and MD/MS students, with emphasis on research output and adherence to regulatory standards.

Candidates should hold MBBS with MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy or M.Sc. with PhD in Medical Anatomy, and have proven teaching and research experience, BCME/BCBR certifications, and a strong track record of publications and student

Qualifications

• MBBS with postgraduate degree in Anatomy and eligibility for teaching.
• 4+ years of post-PG teaching experience in a recognized medical college.
• BCME and BCBR training certifications required.
• Publications in indexed journals and ability to supervise student research.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and dissections for undergrad and postgrad students.
• Conduct practical cadaver dissections, osteology and histology sessions.
• Mentor students, supervise theses, and evaluate assessments.

Skills

Gross Anatomy

Neuroanatomy

Embryology

Histology

Communication skills

Lecturing skills

Digital pedagogy

Education

MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy

M.Sc. in Medical Anatomy with PhD

Tools

Digital dissection software

Job description

Job Description:

ob Title: Associate Professor - Anatomy

• Department: Anatomy
• Position Type: Academic / Teaching Faculty (Mid-Career Cadre)
• Reporting To: Professor & Head of Department (HOD) / Dean
• Position Summary
  

The Associate Professor of Anatomy is a core mid-level academic faculty member responsible for imparting theoretical, practical, and clinical anatomy knowledge to undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS/M.Sc.) medical students. This role requires excellence in medical education delivery, cadaveric dissection, active research output, student mentorship, and strict adherence to regulatory standards (such as NMC guidelines).

• Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching & Learning:
    • Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, tutorials, integrated seminars, and large/small group discussions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
    • Conduct hands‑on practical classes, including cadaveric dissections, osteology sessions, histology slide viewings, and surface/radiological anatomy demonstrations.
    • Integrate clinical and applied anatomy concepts into basic science teaching to bridge pre‑clinical and clinical years.
  • Research & Publications:
    • Conduct independent and collaborative biomedical research in human anatomy, morphological variations, or medical education.
    • Publish original research papers, reviews, or case series in peer‑reviewed, indexed journals (Medline, PubMed, etc.) as mandated for career progression.
    • Present research findings at state, national, and international medical conferences.
  • Mentorship & Student Evaluation:
    • Act as an academic mentor/advisor to a cohort of undergraduate students.
    • Guide postgraduate students (MD/MS/M.Sc.) with thesis/dissertation planning, execution, and data analysis.
    • Set question papers, conduct formative and summative assessments, practical examinations, and objective structured clinical/practical examinations (OSCE/OSPE).
  • Administration & Compliance:
    • Assist the HOD in departmental curriculum planning, timetable management, and resource procurement (specimens, models, digital tools).
    • Participate actively in institutional committees (e.g., Medical Education Unit, Curriculum Committee, Anti‑Ragging, or Research Ethics Committees).
    • Ensure full compliance with institutional policies, university statutes, and regulatory standards (NMC / NAAC / NIRF frameworks).
  • Eligibility & Qualifications
    • Academic Qualifications:
      • Medical Track: MBBS with a recognized postgraduate degree—MD/MS/DNB in Anatomy.
      • Non‑Medical Track (as per applicable quotas): M.Sc. (Medical Anatomy) with a Ph.D. in Medical Anatomy.
    • Teaching & Research Experience:
      • Minimum required experience as an Assistant Professor in Anatomy in a permitted/recognized medical college for the duration stipulated by prevailing regulatory guidelines (typically 4 years post‑PG, with a cumulative post‑PG teaching experience requirement).
      • Required mandatory training certifications, such as the Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCME) and the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR).
      • Required number of published research papers as a primary/co‑author in indexed journals.
    • Key Skills & Competencies:
      • Deep conceptual expertise in Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Embryology, and Histology.
      • Strong communication, presentation, and interactive lecturing skills.
      • Proficiency in modern pedagogical tools, digital dissection software, and medical education methodologies.
      • Strong ethical grounding in handling human biological specimens and cadaveric ethics.