Ast/Asc Professor - Fixed Term

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a faculty member in the anatomical sciences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative teaching and curriculum development while working collaboratively with a diverse team. As part of a multi-disciplinary teaching team, you'll contribute to the education of pre-health professional students, medical students, and residents across Michigan. With a focus on active learning and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this position allows you to make a significant impact in medical education. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-friendly environment while shaping the future of healthcare education.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in anatomy or related field required.
• Experience in anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction in anatomical sciences to various student groups.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and oversee student prosections.

Skills

Anatomy Instruction

Innovative Teaching Approaches

Human Dissection

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Education

PhD in Human Morphology or Related Discipline

Health Professional Degree (e.g., DO, MD)

Tools

Medical Imaging Techniques

Ultrasound Technology

Job description

Working/Functional Title: Ast/Asc Professor - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) seeks an enthusiastic faculty member to join a multi-disciplinary teaching team delivering quality instruction in the anatomical sciences to pre-health professional students, medical students, and medical residents throughout Michigan. Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning.

Primary responsibilities of the position include collaboration with faculty members across the three MSUCOM sites in the implementation of a longitudinal histology/histopathology curriculum, a longitudinal prosection-based medical human gross anatomy curriculum, and instruction and oversight of students in the preparation of anatomical prosections. The preferred candidate will also be able to contribute to the instruction of students in neuroanatomy/neuroscience. The position includes opportunities for course and curriculum leadership, administrative duties, and scholarly research related to medical imaging, clinical anatomy, and educational programs. This is a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) faculty position within the Division of Human Anatomy, Department of Radiology with an anticipated distribution of effort as follows: 80% Teaching, 10% Administrative Roles, 10% Research Effort. The position is based in East Lansing, with occasional travel to satellite educational sites (Detroit, Macomb County) expected. Rank of appointment (assistant or associate professor) and starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is particularly interested in individuals with a commitment to inclusive excellence and a history of promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who can strengthen MSUCOM's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as identified in our Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety plan (link).

Required Degree

Doctorate - Human morphology-related basic science discipline, anatomy, physical anthropology, kinesiology, or a health professional degree.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in any human morphology-related basic science discipline, anatomy, physical anthropology, kinesiology, or a health professional degree (e.g., DO, MD, DDS, DVM, DPT). Doctoral candidates expected to complete the degree no later than December 31, 2024, will also be considered.
• At least one year of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the college or medical school level.
• Documented experience in graduate level human dissection.
• Experience in, and strong commitment to, innovative approaches to education and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively, collegially, and effectively within a diverse student and faculty environment.

Desired Qualifications

• 3-5 years of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the medical school level with dissection experience and documented evidence of exceptional teaching skills.
• Experience in teaching human dissection.
• Knowledge of medical imaging techniques and experience with ultrasound technology and interpretation.
• Experience in teaching other anatomical sciences (tissue structure, neuroanatomy, embryology, pathology).
• Formal training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation and assessment.
• A record of scholarly activity in medical education.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching philosophy statement
• List of three references. The search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM's commitment to inclusive excellence. (link).

Special Instructions

To assure full consideration, please submit application materials by September 30, 2024; although the position will remain open until filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

09/30/2024

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions. TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium. Exposure to formaldehyde.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://anatomy.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.