KCOM - Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor

Atsu Public • Kirksville, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor on the Kirksville, MO campus. This position reports to the KCOM Department Chair of Anatomy. The Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor will develop and deliver anatomy curricula for medical students; can bridge between medical practices and anatomical sciences. The Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor will lead labs, lectures, and case presentations; collaborate with clinicians to provide expertise on anatomical variations or structures related to surgical procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Vision and Alignment - Follow strategic leadership; aligning goals with KCOM and ATSU missions. Curriculum and Pedagogical Excellence - Cultivating excellence in teaching; advancing innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment; ensuring continuous improvement and quality enhancement. Research and Scholarship Advancement – Support research, grant activity, and interdepartmental collaboration. Assessment and Quality Assurance - Ensuring continuous improvement through meaningful assessment and quality enhancement initiatives. Internal and External Representation - Representing the department within the college and university; engaging in professional service in the broader academic community. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• DO/MD (or equivalent terminal degree in closely related field) degree required
• 1-3 years experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge in departmental area, higher education leadership, pedagogy, and scholarly research
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and research settings

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education preferred
• Passionate about advancing medical education, research, and the osteopathic mission

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver anatomy curricula for medical students
• Lead labs, lectures, and case presentations
• Collaborate with clinicians to provide expertise on anatomical variations or structures related to surgical procedures
• Follow strategic leadership; aligning goals with KCOM and ATSU missions
• Cultivating excellence in teaching; advancing innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment; ensuring continuous improvement and quality enhancement
• Support research, grant activity, and interdepartmental collaboration
• Ensuring continuous improvement through meaningful assessment and quality enhancement initiatives
• Representing the department within the college and university; engaging in professional service in the broader academic community
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more.
• If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

What This Job Offers

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