Anatomy Education Faculty

University of Kansas Medical Center • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• PhD in Anatomy.
• Human dissection skills of all body regions.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching human anatomy at the medical or graduate level.
• Record of scholarly activity.
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Nice To Haves

• Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.
• Skills: Communication Interpersonal skills Organization

Responsibilities

• Anatomy Education Serve as an anatomy lab instructor throughout the first- and second-year curriculum in Wichita.
• Develop, plan, and deliver high-quality lectures and laboratory sessions in conjunction with KUSM tricampus faculty including regular planning meetings to ensure tricampus comparability.
• Arrange cadaver transportation, confirm annual cadaver orders, and request lab supplies as necessary.
• Administer and supervise other faculty in the administration of lab assessments in conjunction with KUSM tricampus faculty.
• Assist and participate with basic science anatomy integration in Phase 2.
• Provide content-specific learning support by promptly answering 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 of Undergraduate Medical Education.
• Collaborate with the KU-Wichita Simulation Center.
• Collaborate with other partner institutions and communities.
• Oversee part-time anatomists, residents, and faculty who assist in the lab.
• Anatomy Lab Management Care for the cadavers and cadaveric specimens.
• Ensure laboratory is clean, organized, and orderly.
• Provide oversight of lab inventory, supplies, task trainers, equipment, and specimens.
• Additional Medical Education Serve as a facilitator for four case-based collaborative learning sessions per week.
• Lead and coordinate first and second-year medical student question groups with assistance from learning specialists in Kansas City.
• Support students studying the curriculum and preparing for Step 1.
• Other Duties Serve as a block director as opportunities arise.
• Conduct scholarly work related to medical education, anatomy, pathology, histology, and/or clinical practice, or another area of interest.
• Be an active advisor for the Anatomy Student Interest Group and assist with other SIG activities that incorporate clinically relevant anatomical training as appropriate.
• Participate in department and university committees as required.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree