Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Basic Sciences Department

Samuel Merritt University • Oakland, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Basic Sciences Department at Samuel Merritt University seeks an Assistant Professor to teach graduate and undergraduate basic science courses, with a focus on human anatomy. Expertise in neuroscience or physiology is preferred. In addition to teaching, the position includes scholarship in educational or anatomical research and service to the department and university. This is an annual, full-time, onsite position based at the Oakland campus, with instruction delivered in person and/or online live.

The role includes approximately 70% teaching, 15% service, and 15% scholarship. The professor will provide lecture- and laboratory-based instruction, contribute to student learning and professional growth, collaborate with faculty and other stakeholders, and adapt course content to meet the needs of different cohorts. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter containing a teaching philosophy or statement and a research statement.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DPM, Ed.D, or similar) in Anatomy or a closely related discipline; clinical doctors may also apply.
• Candidates with an M.S. degree may be considered based on teaching experience.
• At least two years of experience teaching human gross anatomy.
• At least two years of experience teaching human gross anatomy dissection.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop.
• Ability to move about campus to perform instructional and service tasks.
• Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents.
• Ability to perform deskwork and computer work for prolonged periods.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to receive and interpret detailed information.
• Willingness to mentor students.
• Ability to teach in person at the Oakland campus and/or online live.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level experience teaching human gross anatomy is preferred.
• Graduate-level experience teaching human gross anatomy dissection is preferred.
• Qualification to teach graduate-level Neuroanatomy or Physiology is preferred.
• Expertise in neuroscience or physiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach human anatomy in lecture and laboratory settings, as well as physiology and/or neuroscience.
• Teach in person and online live, as needed.
• Work with faculty, staff, and departments to align curricula.
• Adapt course content for different student cohorts and support student learning and success.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders to improve student performance.
• Participate in departmental meetings and provide service to the department.
• Provide university service by joining committees and attending seminars, meetings, and trainings.
• Conduct scholarship at a level necessary for promotion to the next rank.
• Mentor students.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee discounts through Marketplace.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Parental leave.
• Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Two floating holidays.
• One paid Volunteer Work Day.
• Five Education Leave Days.

What This Job Offers

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