Assistant Professor, Anatomy and Histology

The Salvation Army•Oakland, CA

20d•$81,000 - $108,000

About The Position

Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has a long history of educating highly skilled and compassionate health professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. We strive to build and maintain a welcoming and supportive campus environment and affirm diversity as an educational imperative to achieving excellence. The Basic Sciences Department provides excellent instructors for the foundational science courses required in our programs. The Assistant Professor in Basic Science is expected to excel at teaching specific graduate-level courses in their area of expertise. This annual position will focus on anatomy and histology, with responsibilities in both lecture and laboratory instruction.

Requirements

Applicant must hold an advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent) in anatomy, histology, or a closely related discipline and have demonstrated expertise in teaching these subjects at a graduate and/or professional level.
Candidates with an M.S. degree may be considered based on teaching experience.
At least two years of experience teaching at a higher academic institution; graduate-level teaching experience strongly preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; ability to carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
Must be able to move about campus to accomplish instructional and service tasks.
Must be able to teach in person at our Oakland campus and/or online live.
Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
Ability to do deskwork/computer work for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to express ideas clearly through verbal and written communication.
Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication.
Must be willing to mentor students.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching anatomy and histology in both lecture and laboratory formats (in-person and online) preferred. This includes experience with laboratory preparation, microscopy, slide preparation/interpretation, and digital resources for histological and anatomical analysis.

Responsibilities

Contribute to student learning, professional growth, and advancement.
Demonstrate academic competence in anatomy and histology.
Collaborate with other faculty and departments.
Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning and teaching practice; remain flexible in adapting course content for different MBS learner cohorts as needed.
Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, accountability for learner outcomes, and advocacy for student success.
Collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups within the University to enhance student performance.
Invest in learners’ well-being, health, and safety—physically, socially, and emotionally.
Design and facilitate differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, align to instructional goals, and engage students in advanced-level cognitive learning.
Provide both lecture-based and laboratory-based instruction in anatomy and histology.
Be open to teaching both in person and online lectures and laboratories.
Perform service to the department by participating in departmental meetings.
Perform service to the University by joining committees, attending seminars, meetings, and trainings.
Perform scholarship at the level necessary for promotion to the next rank.