Assistant Professor of Histology & Anatomy

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Bio-Medical Sciences at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a qualified Assistant Professor with expertise in Histology and Anatomy to educate students in the preclinical years of the DO Program. The role primarily advances the College’s teaching mission through development and delivery of content within an integrated curriculum. The faculty member will also support students through academic counseling and career advisement, participate in institutional and departmental service, and pursue professional development. Scholarly activity and research are encouraged and supported but are not required. The faculty member will collaborate with basic and clinical science educators and program directors to integrate Histology and Anatomy horizontally and vertically within organ- and system-based courses. Instruction includes Histology, gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy in laboratory and didactic settings, presented in clinical context. The role includes designing digital Histology laboratory experiences and cadaver prosection-based Anatomy laboratories, establishing learning objectives and competency standards, contributing to assessments and remediation, and supporting course administration. The position is located on the Philadelphia campus. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check.

Requirements

Terminal or equivalent degree in Histology, Anatomical Sciences, or a closely related discipline (PhD, DO, or MD).
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Experience in higher education and familiarity with college or university personnel, policies, and procedures, as well as current trends in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in program planning, project management, and academic administration.
Ability to prioritize and deliver assignments under deadline pressure, manage frequent interruptions and competing priorities, adjust priorities quickly, and multitask with excellent organizational skills.
Proficient use of a computer and applications such as Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in Histology.
Teaching experience in gross Anatomy, including laboratory instruction, and Embryology.
Experience with active learning and evidence-based pedagogy, such as case-based learning and team-based learning, in small- and large-group formats.
Experience with a collaborative approach to education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Histology and Anatomy content for an integrated curriculum for students in the preclinical years of the DO Program.
Collaborate with basic and clinical science educators and program directors to coordinate the horizontal and vertical integration of Histology and Anatomy within organ- and system-based courses.
Contribute to formative and summative assessments of medical student performance; create educationally appropriate assessments and implement effective remediation experiences.
Participate in course administration and instruction during the preclinical phase of the medical school curriculum.
Provide individual support, feedback, and guidance to medical students for academic advising and board exam preparation.
Use varied teaching methods, including clinical case-based instruction, small- and large-group discussion, lecture, demonstration, simulation, and team-based learning.
Support technological platforms that connect course content, activities, and assessments.
Teach Histology, gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy in laboratory and didactic sessions within an integrated, clinically contextualized curriculum.
Design and implement digital Histology laboratory experiences and cadaver prosection-based Anatomy laboratory experiences.
Establish learning objectives and competency standards.
Participate in institutional governance, departmental committees, academic counseling, and other assigned service activities.
Engage in professional development activities.
Represent PCOM positively and participate in institutional and departmental activities.
Engage in scholarly activities and research for publication and/or funding support (encouraged, not required).
Perform other duties as assigned.