Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology with Cadaveric Dissection

Carlow University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an adjunct instructor to lead the cadaveric dissection laboratory for the graduate Anatomy and Physiology course. The ideal candidate has substantial hands-on cadaveric dissection experience and can connect structure and function to clinical PA practice.

Responsibilities include teaching cadaveric anatomy labs, assessing students with exams, ensuring lab safety, and collaborating with faculty to align content with program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in PA, PT, NP, chiropractor, physician, or related field with cadaveric experience.
• Proven ability to teach cadaveric dissection to graduate students.
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy and physiology at graduate level.
• Excellent communication and classroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in human anatomy and physiology with clinical relevance to PA practice.
• Lead cadaveric dissection labs and guide students through techniques.
• Model professional conduct toward anatomical donors and support donor activities.
• Ensure lab safety per institutional and OSHA guidelines.
• Prepare and administer written and practical exams.
• Collaborate with course director to align content with outcomes and PANCE topics.
• Coordinate with anatomy lab staff on prosection prep, specimen care, and scheduling.
• Keep accurate grade records and submit grades on time.

Skills

Cadaveric dissection

Teaching / instruction

Gross anatomy

Student mentorship

Communication skills

On-site work

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a healthcare field

Tools

Brightspace

Anatomage

Job description

The Carlow University Physician Assistant Studies Program is a 24-month graduate program in Pittsburgh, PA. Our mission is to provide a transformational education that empowers diverse learners to become compassionate, responsible leaders committed to creating a just and merciful world. Each cohort enrolls about 44 students.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated adjunct instructor to lead the cadaveric dissection laboratory for graduate-level Anatomy and Physiology. The ideal candidate has substantial hands‑on experience with human cadaveric dissection. They should be able to connect structure and function to clinical practice, and should enjoy mentoring future clinicians in a rigorous, collaborative lab setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on clinical relevance to PA practice
• Lead and supervise cadaveric dissection labs, including guiding students through dissection techniques, identifying structures, and correlating findings with clinical presentations
• Model and enforce professional, respectful conduct toward anatomical donors, and support any donor recognition or memorial activities
• Ensure lab safety, including proper use of instruments, PPE, and handling of embalmed tissue, in compliance with institutional and OSHA guidelines
• Prepare and administer assessments, including written exams and practical (tag/identification) exams
• Collaborate with the course director and program faculty to align content with program learning outcomes and PANCE blueprint topics
• Coordinate with anatomy lab staff on prosection preparation, specimen care, and lab scheduling as needed
• Keep accurate grade records and submit grades per institutional deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree (master’s or higher) with appropriate graduate education as a physician assistant, physical therapist, nurse practitioner, chiropractor, physician, biomedical scientist, or other healthcare professional, and substantial cadaveric dissection experience
• Demonstrated experience performing and teaching human cadaveric dissection
• Strong command of gross anatomy and human physiology at the graduate/professional level
• Excellent communication and classroom skills
• Ability to work on-site during scheduled lab hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a graduate-level health professions program
• Clinical experience (e.g., licensed PA, physician, or other clinician) that brings applied relevance to instruction
• Experience preparing prosections and designing laboratory practical exams
• Experience with learning management systems such as Brightspace and anatomy software such as Anatomage

Schedule

• Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.