Faculty Position in Division of Anatomy Education, Sidney Kimmel Medical College Department of [...]

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated faculty member to join their innovative anatomy education team. This role emphasizes teaching human anatomical sciences, including gross anatomy, embryology, and neuroanatomy, in a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in anatomical sciences and a commitment to advancing educational methodologies. The successful applicant will engage with students in hands-on dissection labs and contribute to the development of new educational content. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of health professions education while collaborating with a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Expertise in human anatomy and teaching cadaver-based gross anatomy.
• Experience with innovative educational approaches in anatomical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in dissection and identification of anatomical structures.
• Participate in team-taught sessions in gross anatomy and embryology.

Skills

Human Anatomy

Embryology

Microscopic Anatomy

Neuroanatomy

Teaching Experience

Educational Technologies

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Collaborate

Nearpod

Biolucida

ExamSoft

Visible Body Dissector

Articulate

Job description

Job Details

The Division of Anatomy Education, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accepting candidates for Faculty positions, Faculty Track: Teacher Scholar or Teacher Excellence. This position will be based out of the SKMC Department of Medical Education.
Primary function: Serve as full-time faculty in the Department of Medical Education, Division of Anatomy Education with a primary emphasis on human anatomical sciences education.
Strong candidates will have expertise in human anatomy, including imaging, embryology, microscopic anatomy, neuroanatomy, and the ability to teach cadaver-based gross anatomy. Our dissection laboratories provide the latest in environmental, safety, and instructional technologies. The educational responsibilities of this position will include guiding students through dissections and identification of cadaveric materials, so previous experience in a gross anatomy lab is necessary. Strong candidates will also have experience teaching histology and neuroanatomy using digitized slides and preserved specimens. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand the scope of educational modalities and should have a commitment to deliver cutting edge content using contemporary tools and pedagogies.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participation in systems based team-taught sessions in gross anatomy for students enrolled in a variety of health-based curricula
• Participation in systems based team-taught sessions in embryology, microscopic anatomy, and neuroanatomy for students enrolled in a variety of health-based curricula
• Participation in dissection based advanced anatomy courses for fourth year medical students
• Guiding students through the dissection, identification, and understanding of the clinical relevance of anatomical structures on human cadavers
• Supporting anatomy education through the critical evaluation of learning materials and assessment items
• Supporting anatomy education through the generation of new content utilizing multiple pedagogies
• Advancing health professions education by participating in educational research endeavors within the College of Medicine and/or in collaboration with other Colleges
• Special preparation of cadaveric specimens, as needed, including the set up and proctoring of practical examinations
• Participation in undergraduate and graduate level anatomy courses or programs.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have qualifications meeting junior faculty rank, however, all levels of qualified applicants will be considered, and compensation and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Educational/Training Requirements:Doctoral degree or equivalent preferred and experience in teaching gross anatomy, embryology, microscopic anatomy, and neuroanatomy.

Experience Requirements:

• Teaching of anatomical science in a cadaver-based dissection course
• Content delivery using a variety of pedagogies, including, lecture, labs, team-based learning, and online delivery
• Priority will be given to applicants with demonstrated interest or expertise in innovative educational approaches in the anatomical disciplines.

Other Preferred Functions and Competencies:

• Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System
• Experience with, or a desire to become proficient in educational technologies and platforms such as Collaborate, Nearpod, Biolucida, ExamSoft, Visible Body Dissector and Articulate
• Familiarity with the administration of both case-based and traditional health-sciences curricula
• Experience with or a desire to participate in case-based learning for medical students

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.Jefferson Health Plansis a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.