Cadaver-Based Anatomy Educator & Medical Education Innovator

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor (Clinician Educator) in Medical Education. You will teach gross and microscopic anatomy in the MD program and graduate programs, leading cadaver-based labs and active-learning formats while contributing to curriculum development, assessment, mentoring, and educational scholarship.

You will collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to support an integrated curriculum, mentor students, and participate in

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent terminal degree by start date.
• One to three years of relevant teaching experience in gross anatomy at the graduate, medical, health professions, or advanced undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human gross anatomy and experience with cadaver-based instruction.
• Ability to teach effectively in laboratory, large-group, small-group, and active-learning settings.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team-taught curriculum.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly contributions and service appropriate to appointment at the Assistant Professor level.

Responsibilities

• Teach regional and systems-based gross anatomy in the MD and graduate curricula.
• Facilitate cadaveric dissection and prosection laboratories with safe handling of human donors.
• Deliver clear, clinically relevant instruction in lectures, labs, and small groups.
• Develop and review formative and summative assessments and curricular materials.
• Mentor MD and master's students and participate in committee work and faculty development.

Skills

Anatomy teaching

Cadaver-based instruction

Lab & group teaching

Scholarly contributions

Team collaboration

Education

PhD/MD/DO or equivalent terminal degree

Tools

Digital anatomy platforms

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor (Clinician Educator) in Medical Education. You will teach gross and microscopic anatomy in the MD program and graduate programs, leading cadaver-based labs and active-learning formats while contributing to curriculum development, assessment, mentoring, and educational scholarship.

You will collaborate with basic science and clinical faculty to support an integrated curriculum, mentor students, and participate in