Anatomy Education Faculty

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Wichita, Kansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
On-site

Department:

SOM Wichita Academic and Student Affairs (ASA)

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Educational Faculty

Position Title:

Anatomy Education Faculty

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

The University of Kansas Medical Center-Wichita campus invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the human cadaveric dissection laboratory. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative educational environment dedicated to excellence in medical education and research.

This is a part-time, in-person, non-tenure track educator position.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Anatomy or a related field.  

  • Dissection skills of all body regions are needed. 

  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching human anatomy. 

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Anatomy or related field.  

  • MD, DO, DPT, or equivalent with a strong background in anatomy is also acceptable.  

  • Experience with dissection and management of soft cadavers is desired but not mandatory.  

Job Duties Outlined:

  • Serve as an anatomy lab instructor throughout the first- and second-year curriculum. 

  • Teach anatomy laboratory sessions to medical students.  

  • Plan and develop anatomy laboratory sessions for medical students in conjunction with KUSM faculty in Kansas City. 

  • Assist with administration of lab assessments. 

  • Promptly answer questions from students in person, by email or by other means as is most effective. 

  • Conduct periodic review sessions, as needed, or requested by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education. 

  • Care for the cadavers and cadaveric specimens and maintain the laboratory.  

  • Prepare & perform laboratory practical examinations for KUSM-W medical students in collaboration with anatomy faculty in Kansas City & Salina. 

  • Coordinate anatomy lab sessions and exams with KUSM faculty in Kansas City and Salina. 

  • Consult or meet with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, or their designee, on curriculum development issues or other topics. 

  • Participate in faculty meetings and/or curriculum meetings and retreats, as appropriate. 

Required Documents:

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time