P/T Anatomy Instructor

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) seeks a part-time anatomy instructor to support the cadaveric anatomy curriculum at the Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Laboratory in Roanoke. The instructor will assist medical students during lab sessions, help prepare materials, and work with anatomy faculty to maintain a collaborative learning environment.

Ideal candidates have coursework or experience in anatomy or related fields, teaching or clinical experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Completion of coursework, training, or education in anatomy or related field.
• Documented teaching experience or other relevant experience in medicine, anatomy, or related health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical students during laboratory sessions.
• Prepare laboratory materials and setup for instruction.
• Collaborate with anatomy faculty to deliver the cadaveric anatomy curriculum.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful learning environment.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Coursework/training in anatomy or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in human anatomy and medical education to serve as a part-time anatomy instructor. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the education of future physicians while working alongside anatomy faculty to deliver the medical school anatomy curriculum. A part-time anatomy instructor helps support the delivery of the cadaveric anatomy curriculum housed in the Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Laboratory at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Working closely with the Director of Anatomy and anatomy faculty, the position will assist medical students during laboratory sessions, help prepare the laboratory for instruction, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional learning environment. Depending on the candidate's experience and current status, a primary, co-appointment, or affiliated faculty appointment in the Department of Basic Science Education at VTCSOM could be supported.
The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. This individual shall also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills while having a demonstrated interest in human anatomy and medical education.

Required Qualifications

Completion of coursework, training, or education in anatomy, biology, kinesiology, nursing, pre-medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, or a closely related field.
Documented training, prior teaching experience, professional practice, or other relevant experience in medicine, gross human anatomy, or a related healthcare or life sciences discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a human anatomy laboratory or cadaveric dissection.
Prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or medical demonstration experience.
Experience effectively supporting teaching and learning activities, including preparing instructional materials and assisting with laboratory or classroom setup.

Pay Band

2

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Up to $100+ for those highly qualified based on experience/education level

Hours per week

10

Review Date

09/30/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine:

In partnership with Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, VTC School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based, picturesque setting.

Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. Students are attracted to VTCSOM for its 99% match rate, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications and is poised for continued enrollment growth.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is aninclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerousExtension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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