Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teaching in Anatomical Science

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teaching in Anatomical Sciences in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine. The appointee will lead instructional activities in veterinary anatomy and contribute to scholarly pedagogy.

Candidates must hold a DVM, MD or PhD with advanced gross anatomy knowledge and demonstrate teaching excellence; strong interpersonal skills and

Qualifications

• DVM (or MD/PhD) with advanced knowledge and demonstrated aptitude in gross anatomy instruction.
• Documented scholarly record or potential to develop innovative scholarly activities in anatomy/pedagogy.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching for Associate/Professor rank.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work collegially in a diverse community.
• Preferred: experience teaching large classes and use of modern anatomical instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate instruction of veterinary anatomy at gross and topographic levels with a clinical focus.
• Participate in laboratories, lectures and discussions in the DVM curriculum with vertical integration goals.
• Develop course materials and teaching tools for anatomy instruction.
• Prepare examination materials.
• Instruct and supervise anatomy staff in material preparation and course organization.
• Engage in continuing professional education.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Interpersonal communication

Gross anatomy instruction

Collegial collaboration

Education

DVM or MD/PhD

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding anatomist for the position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teaching in Anatomical Sciences to join our faculty in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology in the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM). Professor of Teaching in Anatomical Science faculty are Academic Senate faculty members whose expertise and responsibilities center on instruction in veterinary anatomy, and scholarly activities in anatomical science and/or pedagogy.

A DVM (or equivalent veterinary degree), M.D. or Ph.D. with advanced knowledge and demonstrated aptitude/experience in gross anatomy instruction required. An individual with experience teaching human anatomy would be considered if there is strong evidence that such skills could be transferred to the instruction of clinical veterinary anatomy. A documented scholarly record or potential to develop innovative scholarly activities in anatomy and/or pedagogy is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required for appointment at the Associate or Professor rank. The individual must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial atmosphere. Preferred qualifications include documented success in the following areas: teaching large classes of 150 or more students, use of evidence-based teaching practices, development/use of modern anatomical instructional technologies, the ability to identify and develop effective teaching strategies, and demonstrated work advancing the pedagogy of anatomy.

Qualifications

• Minimum: (required at time of application)
• Candidates must possess a DVM (or equivalent veterinary degree), M.D. or Ph.D. with advanced knowledge and demonstrated aptitude/experience in gross anatomy instruction.
• A documented scholarly record or potential to develop innovative scholarly activities in anatomy and/or pedagogy is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required for appointment at the Associate or Professor ranks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

• A veterinary medical degree (DVM or equivalent)

Documented success in the following areas

teaching large classes of 150 or more students, use of evidence-based teaching practices, development/use of modern anatomical instructional technologies, the ability to identify and develop effective teaching strategies, and demonstrated work advancing the pedagogy of anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating instruction of professional students in veterinary anatomy at the gross and topographic levels with a focus on clinical practice;
• participation in all types of teaching sessions including laboratories, lectures and discussions in the DVM curriculum with a goal of vertical integration within the veterinary professional curriculum;
• development of course materials and teaching tools for the instruction of anatomy;
• preparation of examination materials;
• instruction and supervision of anatomy technical staff in material preparation and course organization;
• participation in continuing professional education.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a reputation for veterinary anatomy teaching excellence locally, regionally and nationally through development of innovative anatomy teaching and learning tools and methods. This position requires the development, production and maintenance of veterinary anatomy teaching materials which integrate anatomical instruction with state-of-the-art technologies. This individual is expected to promote the integration of advanced teaching tools with anatomical instruction throughout the veterinary professional curriculum and to promote collaboration with faculty and extensive resources available within the SVM. Other responsibilities could include providing anatomy support for collaborative scholarship with faculty, residents and students within the School of Veterinary Medicine, graduate and undergraduate programs.

Professional and/or scholarly achievement and activity: The successful candidate will be expected to advance the discipline of veterinary anatomy and/or its pedagogy through creation and dissemination of new knowledge with documentation in appropriate publications. Creative/scholarly activities are expected to focus on but are not limited to integrating/improving anatomy specimens and teaching, developing and applying innovative anatomy teaching tools and methods, and conducting educational research studies related to teaching effectiveness and adult learning in veterinary anatomy. The successful candidate will be expected to be a productive member of a coordinated educational and veterinary anatomy and imaging teaching collaboration that includes other veterinary schools, the Western Regional Veterinary Teaching Academy, Association for Veterinary Anatomists, and other similar organizations.

University and Public Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the Weill School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. There are rich opportunities to engage with both basic research scientists and veterinary and human clinicians in transdisciplinary research, and unique access to naturally occurring animal models of disease. Faculty are the heart of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine. UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. UC Davis offers a generous benefit package including retirement featuring an optional pension plan, and several work-life programs.
The University of California, Davis, and The Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and who are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional experiences, contributions and commitments to advancing these campus goals, and to discuss their accomplishments and ambitions in the context of describing their teaching, scholarship, and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. UC Davis supports family friendly recruitments.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a DVM (or equivalent veterinary degree), M.D. or Ph.D. with advanced knowledge and demonstrated aptitude/experience in gross anatomy instruction.
• A documented scholarly record or potential to develop innovative scholarly activities in anatomy and/or pedagogy is required.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching is required for appointment at the Associate or Professor ranks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community.