Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Neuroscience Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health and wellness resources

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland seeks an Assistant Professor of Basic Science to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in human anatomy, with preference for neuroscience or physiology expertise. The appointment emphasizes scholarship and teaching excellence.

The role includes both lecture and laboratory instruction, collaboration across departments, and participation in service to the university. The position is onsite at the Oakland campus with opportunities for online delivery where

Qualifications

• PhD in Anatomy or a closely related discipline.
• MS degree may be considered based on teaching experience.
• At least two years of experience teaching human gross anatomy.
• At least two years of experience teaching dissection of gross anatomy.
• Qualified to teach Neuroanatomy or Physiology at the graduate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide lecture-based and laboratory-based instruction in human anatomy.
• Collaborate with faculty to align curricula and advance student learning.
• Engage in scholarship in education or anatomical research.
• Participate in departmental meetings and university service.
• Mentor students and support their academic growth.

Skills

Teaching anatomy

Dissection experience

Curriculum alignment

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in Anatomy or related field

MS degree considered with teaching experience

Graduate-level gross anatomy teaching experience

Job description

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland seeks an Assistant Professor of Basic Science to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in human anatomy, with preference for neuroscience or physiology expertise. The appointment emphasizes scholarship and teaching excellence.

The role includes both lecture and laboratory instruction, collaboration across departments, and participation in service to the university. The position is onsite at the Oakland campus with opportunities for online delivery where