Anatomy Educator: Assistant/Associate Professor (Non-Tenure)

Case; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

The School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH seeks a faculty member at Assistant or Associate Professor level, non-tenure track, to lead anatomy teaching across graduate, MD, PA, and undergraduate curricula. The role includes administrative duties on the Graduate Executive Committee and other department roles, with 60–90% teaching effort.

The position offers potential for transition to tenure track based on scholarly research, and encourages applicants with strong

Qualifications

• PhD in Anatomy or related field required.
• Experience teaching dissection-based gross anatomy at graduate/professional level.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and innovation preferred.
• Appointment at Associate Professor typically requires 6+ years at Assistant Professor level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Teach anatomy courses for graduate, MD, PA, and undergraduate students (60–90% effort).
• Serve on the Graduate Executive Committee and other departmental administrative roles as needed.
• Potential to transfer from non-tenure track to tenure track based on scholarly research.

Skills

Dissection-based anatomy

Teaching experience

Scholarly research

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Anatomy

Job description

Case Western Reserve University: School of Medicine (FAC/RA/RS): School of Medicine - Main Campus (FAC/RA/RS): Anatomy (FAC/RA/RS)

Location

Cleveland, Ohio

Open Date

Sep 15, 2026

Description

The School of Medicine seeks a faculty member for appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor, non-tenure track, in the Department of Anatomy. Responsibilities will include teaching and leadership in Anatomy courses for students in graduate, MD, physician assistant, and undergraduate curricula. The faculty member will serve as a member of the Graduate Executive Committee and in other administrative roles in the department as needed. It is estimated that teaching will account for 60-90% of faculty effort. The position is hired in the non-tenure track, but the university allows faculty to transfer to the tenure track. In the School of Medicine, this is usually based on scholarly research.

Qualifications

Expected qualifications include a PhD in Anatomy or a related field with experience teaching dissection-based gross anatomy and related disciplines at the graduate/professional level. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and innovation is strongly preferred. Applicants conducting research in anatomical sciences or medical education are especially encouraged to apply. Appointment at the Associate Professor level typically requires at least 6 years of experience at the Assistant Professor level or equivalent rank.

In compliance with the City of Cleveland’s Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27, 2025), the annual starting base salary range for this position is from $70,000-$139,000 (Assistant Professor) and $110,000-$182,000 (Associate Professor) CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Application Instructions

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Application Process

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Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at [e-mail] . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.