Professor of Anatomy

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) invites applications for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy in the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM). The Assistant/Associate/Professor will provide support to the Department of Anatomy and will be expected to fulfill the educational, service, and scholarly activity objectives of the COM, and to work collaboratively with other university programs as assigned. This position reports directly to the Chair of Anatomy. The Anatomy Department at PNWU is a vibrant group of six full-time and three part-time faculty who work collaboratively among themselves and with all other departments in the COM preclinical curriculum, the Master of Biomedical Sciences program, the School of Physical Therapy and the school of Dental Medicine. The main teaching responsibilities of the department include human gross anatomy and neuroanatomy with cadaver dissection courses, and histology and embryology in systems courses. The faculty within the Department of Anatomy engage in diverse scholarly activities, including bench research, clinical studies, and educational research.

Requirements

Earned Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent in an anatomical or closely related discipline (e.g., gross anatomy, neuroanatomy/neuroscience/neurobiology, developmental biology/embryology, cell biology, physiology).
Applicants with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a COCA or LCME-accredited institution of higher learning (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply where teaching experience matches PNWU’s needs
Experience in teaching cell biological aspects of histology, advanced human anatomy with human cadaveric dissection, embryology, and neuroanatomy
A demonstrated history of scholarly achievements
Excellent interpersonal communication, and pedagogical skills
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students in a manner that evokes trust and respect

Nice To Haves

At least five years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably in a health profession program
Demonstrated interest in teaching anatomy and related disciplines to osteopathic medicine and other health professions students
Broadly trained anatomist, able to deliver various aspects of the anatomical sciences curriculum through a variety of educational platforms
Interest in teaching embryology lectures, and histology lectures and labs
Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow
Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
Schedule activities and/or meetings

Responsibilities

Lecture and laboratory instruction in some combination of histology, embryology, gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, and other curricular content as assigned and consistent with expertise.
Involvement in curriculum development.
Committee work and other service to the University.
Development of assessments in areas of expertise.
Research or other scholarly activity.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Department Chair.