Faculty - Anatomy

Touro University Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada seeks a full-time Anatomy faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences within the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The role centers on teaching Gross Anatomy with opportunities for scholarly activity and research collaboration.

Responsibilities include lectures, cadaver lab instruction, and active participation in curriculum development and assessment. Collaboration with COM and CHHS faculty is encouraged, with mentoring of students as part of the role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences or DO/MD (or equivalent) required.
• Evidence of teaching experience in graduate or professional health sciences programs.
• Experience with human cadaver dissection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures in Gross Anatomy and Histology for DO, DPT, PA, and MHS students.
• Participate in cadaver-based Gross Anatomy dissection labs.
• Lead or participate in TBL, CIS, or other active learning sessions.
• Prepare guidelines and materials for Directed Self-study Assignments (DSA).
• Contribute to curriculum design, development and evaluation.

Skills

Teaching

Public Speaking

Curriculum Design

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

DO/MD or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Overview

Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking candidates for a full-time Anatomy faculty position in the Department of Basic Sciences. This position is a 12-month appointment with primary teaching responsibilities in Gross Anatomy and opportunities to conduct original research/scholarly activities. Rank will be determined at the time of appointment based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

Responsibilities

Broad responsibilities:

Anatomy faculty are part of the Department of Basic Sciences in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), and report directly to the Chair of Basic Sciences and the Dean of the COM. The Department of Basic Sciences supports multiple programs at the University in both the COM and the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Faculty members are expected to teach courses in one or more of the following programs: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Medical Health Sciences, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. In addition, faculty are expected to participate in University service. They are strongly encouraged to conduct original research and/or scholarly activity and pursue extramural funding in their area(s) of interest. Other duties will be assigned as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Deliver lectures in Gross Anatomy and/or Histology for DO, DPT, PA, and MHS Program students.
• Participate in traditional, cadaver-based Gross Anatomy dissection labs.
• Participate in and/or facilitate TBL, Clinical Integrated Sessions (CIS), or similar active learning sessions.
• Prepare guidelines and materials for Directed Self-study Assignments (DSA).
• Author original questions congruent with learning objectives for formative and summative exams. Questions should be of the quality and design consistent with national licensure exams such as the USMLE, COMLEX, PANCE, etc.
• Actively participate in curriculum design, development and evaluation.

Qualifications

Education

• Applicants must hold a PhD, DO/MD, or other equivalent terminal degree in the biomedical sciences.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.

Experience

• Proven experience in teaching, with preference given to candidates with experience teaching in medical or other graduate-level health sciences programs.
• Experience with human cadaver dissection. (Dissection experience with other mammalian specimens, e.g., Veterinary Anatomy, will be considered.)
• Must have evidence of productivity in research or other scholarly activities.
• Experience in research methods as applicable to the continuum of undergraduate and graduate medical and health care education.
• Experience assisting with the design, implementation, and mentorship of student-driven scholarly investigations and research projects.

Skills & Abilities

• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent presentation/public speaking skills.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively with COM and CHHS faculty within TUN, as well as with external collaborators.