Anatomy Educator & Researcher – Onsite Oakland

Samuel Merritt; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Anatomy in the Basic Sciences Department to deliver lecture- and lab-based instruction in human anatomy with possible online components. The role emphasizes growth in scholarship and service aligned with promotion criteria.

Candidates with neuroscience or physiology teaching expertise are preferred. The position requires a doctoral degree in Anatomy or a closely related field, with prior human gross anatomy and dissection teaching

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Anatomy or a closely related discipline (PhD/MD/DPM/EdD or similar).
• MS degree may be considered based on teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach human gross anatomy in lecture and laboratory formats, including online delivery as needed.
• Engage in scholarship (educational or anatomical research) for promotion.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, seminars, and university service.
• Contribute to curriculum alignment and student success across cohorts.

Skills

Teaching experience

Gross anatomy

Dissection experience

Graduate-level Neuroanatomy/Physiology

Education

Doctoral degree in Anatomy or related field

MS degree considered with teaching experience

Job description

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Anatomy in the Basic Sciences Department to deliver lecture- and lab-based instruction in human anatomy with possible online components. The role emphasizes growth in scholarship and service aligned with promotion criteria.

Candidates with neuroscience or physiology teaching expertise are preferred. The position requires a doctoral degree in Anatomy or a closely related field, with prior human gross anatomy and dissection teaching