Professor of Anatomy - College of Medicine

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Jacksonville campus, has an opening for Anatomy faculty. We are looking for dedicated, innovative individuals who aspire to work collaboratively with our faculty to produce the next generation of osteopathic physicians. Our mission is focused on excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service. The Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Anatomy is responsible for small group and virtual gross anatomy laboratory instruction to osteopathic medical students. The position also includes integration as facilitator into the College of Medicine’s problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach their area of subject expertise at a Medical College level and able to contribute to the development of the college through research and service.

Requirements

Terminal degree (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., D.C.)
Demonstrated interest in teaching medical students
Strong communications skills
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office [i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel])
Accurate data entry skills
Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.)
Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines
Protect equipment (office, medical, facility)
Excellent organizational skills
Accurate and attentive to detail
Trained and certified on the Institutional Data System
Maintain an established work schedule
Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through
Able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM
Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations
Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM
Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner
Doctorate level of achievement (Ph.D., D.O., M.D., D.C. or Ed D)
2-5 years' experience as a subject matter expert
Relevant experience would include cadaveric dissection, virtual lab teaching and/or teaching gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy to graduate and medical students

Nice To Haves

At least three years’ teaching experience in medically-oriented gross anatomy, including virtual laboratory experience, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy
Progressive and innovative teaching philosophy
Previous experience in a small group teaching or facilitating environment
Strong desire to foster learning in an innovative curriculum
Advisement and mentorship of medical students
Positive attitude
Ability to contribute to the development of the college through research and service

Responsibilities

Serve as content expert in area of expertise
Serve as Problem Based Learning (PBL) facilitator
Provide examination questions for PBL exams in area of expertise
Instruct graduate students in area of expertise
Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM)
Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students
Serve as advisor to at least one student club
Serve on committees, as assigned
Provide, at minimum, one scholarly activity or research project yearly
Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.)
Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members
Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas
Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession
Contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes
Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction
Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience
Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach
Take direction and receive assignments from the Director of PBL and Associate Dean of Preclinical Education
Be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction
Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs