Open Rank Teaching Faculty

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks an Open Rank Teaching Faculty member in the College of Medicine for the Reading Campus. The role involves developing education in anatomical sciences, supporting and mentoring medical students, and creating innovative curriculum. Candidates must have a PhD in Anatomy or a related field, with at least two years in a graduate education setting. The position is full-time with responsibilities including course administration and active learning session design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Anatomy or related field.
• At least two years experience teaching in a graduate or medical education setting.
• Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement basic science content in a medical education curriculum.
• Prepare online educational resources with other educators.
• Facilitate case-based learning.

Job description

Job Title

Open Rank Teaching Faculty

Job Details

Job no: 506619
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Reading Campus - Reading, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

Drexel University College of Medicine seeks a full time, 12-month, open-rank faculty position for an educator/scholar in the anatomical sciences to participate in multiple M.D. program courses at the Tower Health/Reading campus of the College of Medicine. Applicants should have training and expertise in multiple anatomical disciplines, including gross anatomy, histology (microanatomy), neuroanatomy and embryology. The Foundations and Frontiers curriculum prepares students to provide humanistic care to a diverse population as an integral member of a health care team. The 18-month Foundations phase includes multidisciplinary, integrated basic and clinical science courses that utilize a combination of technology-enhanced instructional formats to deliver course content as well as in-class team-centered instructional activities that extend and apply knowledge to clinical problems. Candidates must demonstrate willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary medical instruction in small group and large group settings.

Essential Functions

• Work with an interdisciplinary team of basic science educators and clinical faculty to develop and implement basic science content in an innovative and integrated medical education curriculum;
• Prepare and develop online educational resources in conjunction with other basic science educators;
• Participate in and design different types of active learning sessions including team-based learning;
• Participate in course administration duties, including as a course and/or thread director as needed;
• Identify, track and support students in academic difficulty within the course/thread;
• Facilitate case-based learning;
• Participate in mentoring and advising activities for medical students;
• Maintain a scholarly focus in education.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Anatomy or related field
• Minimum of At least two years' experience teaching in a graduate or medical education setting with evidence of effective teaching
• Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for and commitment to medical student education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in working well with faculty, administrators and students in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of education pedagogy, assessment, and trends in medical education.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for and commitment to medical student education.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• Reading Campus - Reading, PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Application Timeline

Advertised: May 5, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 5, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time