Anatomy Faculty - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Tulsa seeks an experienced educator to conduct cadaver-based anatomy instruction within the Frontier MD preclinical curriculum. The role includes leading PAL sessions and, when possible, taking on Course Director responsibilities for PAT 7125 in the OU-Tulsa PA Program.

You will supervise teaching assistants, represent the Tulsa Campus in the Willed Body Program, and ensure compliance with university policies and state/federal regulations while

Qualifications

• Specialization in cadaver-based gross anatomy.
• Experience teaching cadaver-based gross anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide cadaver-based anatomy instruction in preclerkship curriculum.
• Lead and floor facilitate Peer-assisted Learning sessions.
• As experience allows, assume Course Director responsibilities in preclinical curriculum.
• Oversee and guide teaching assistants and lab staff.
• Represent the Tulsa Campus in the Willed Body Program and oversee operations.
• Ensure cadaver lab compliance with policies and laws.
• Collaborate to maintain accreditation standards and participate in committees.

Skills

Cadaver-based anatomy

Teaching cadaver-based anatomy

Job description

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Provost Office: School of Community Medicine: Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Community Medicine

Location

Tulsa, OK

Open Date

Aug 06, 2026

Description

General Information

• Direct Supervisor: Director of Preclerkship/Preclinical Curriculum
• FTE: 100%
• Appointment Type: Consecutive Term
• Primary Location: Tulsa Campus, Schusterman Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide cadaver-based anatomy instruction, including dissection, in INDT 7012 The Human Form and in laboratory sessions integrated throughout the new Frontier MD Program’s preclinical curriculum.
• Regularly serve as Lead Facilitator and Floor Facilitator for Peer-assisted Learning (PAL) sessions in the Frontier MD Program’s preclinical curriculum.
• As experience and opportunities allow, assume Course Director responsibilities within the Frontier MD Program’s preclinical curriculum.
• Serve as Course Director and Instructor for PAT 7125 Clinical Anatomy within the OU-Tulsa Physician Assistant Program.
• Oversee and provide guidance to teaching assistants, student interns, and the Anatomy Laboratory Assistant.
• Represent the Tulsa Campus within the University of Oklahoma Willed Body Program and oversee local program operations.
• Ensure that the cadaver laboratory operates in compliance with university policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with the Director of Preclinical Curriculum to ensure compliance with Liaison Committee on Medical Education, College of Medicine, and School of Community Medicine standards.
• Serve on committees as assigned at the department, college, and university levels.
• Participate in scholarly activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Preclinical Curriculum, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, or other appropriate university authority.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Specialization in cadaver-based gross anatomy
• Experience teaching cadaver-based gross anatomy

Preferences (Not Required)

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate medical education
• Experience facilitating active-learning sessions
• Demonstrated educational scholarship and innovation in anatomy or medical education

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