Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

Heidelberg University • Tiffin, OH

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology provides instruction and advising to undergraduate students. This faculty appointment includes a full-time teaching load in addition to office hours, advising, committee work, research, and opportunities for continued professional development. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of extension.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physiology, Anatomy, or related field, or equivalent credentials (M.D., D.O., D.A.S., etc). ABD considered with degree completion before the start date. Exceptional candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field will be considered.
• College-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
• Sufficient background to teach upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in Anatomy & Physiology.
• Ability to perform/supervise research with undergraduates.
• Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals.
• Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition.
• Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with professional and personal integrity.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Ability or willingness to learn to manage class in an online learning modality
• Ability to travel as needed or required, work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years college-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
• Experience with instruction and research using cadavers and small live animals.
• Familiarity with small liberal arts student-focused institutions.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time teaching load (24 credit hours/year) which includes lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology, cadaver prosection, and other relevant courses in the school appropriate to both majors and non-majors.
• Oversee the Barlow Body Donor Lab, including lab operation, supervision of students' prosection, and the management of funds and financial donor relations related to the lab.
• Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the program's mission and learning objectives that promote knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline.
• Attend school and university faculty meetings.
• Advise students in scheduling classes and making progress toward degree completion and career goals.
• Advise undergraduate student research projects.
• Contribute to school and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts, and curriculum development.
• Participate in University activities including but not limited to: committee assignments and activities, extra- and co-curricular activities supporting student success and achievement in alignment with a liberal arts tradition, and professional development activities which personally and academically enhance a professional academic career.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees