Academic Joint Department-Open Rank/Medical Educator/Anatomist-Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology
About The Position
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine is seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position within the Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology. This position will involve teaching to a broad population of students, including professional, graduate, and undergraduate students. Successful candidates will have a full-time 12 month commitment and focus on providing superior educational content, with future opportunities for leadership and/or administrative roles. These potential roles may be aligned with the intra-school collaborations involved with the various teaching assignments, including Medical Education, and two departmental MS programs in Biomedical and Health Sciences and Anatomical Sciences Education. Funds for professional development are available, as are funds to support publication and meeting attendance; successful applicants will also be encouraged to apply for both intra- and extramural awards to support their research and/or the educational mission of the department. We are seeking candidates with either a PhD or MD degree and strong records of significant educational accomplishments. We are seeking an Anatomist with a strong background in teaching. This includes demonstration of excellence in the teaching of anatomy and documentation of the use of innovative approaches to medical education. Cadaveric dissection skills are required for concurrent gross anatomy laboratories and for prosections. An ability to contribute to the teaching of histology would also be helpful. The appointment will be offered at an academic rank commensurate with experience. Application materials should include current curriculum vitae, cover letter, summary of educational accomplishments, teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Requirements
- PhD or MD degree.
- Strong records of significant educational accomplishments.
- Strong background in teaching.
- Demonstration of excellence in the teaching of anatomy.
- Documentation of the use of innovative approaches to medical education.
- Cadaveric dissection skills are required for concurrent gross anatomy laboratories and for prosections.
Nice To Haves
- An ability to contribute to the teaching of histology.
Responsibilities
- Teaching to a broad population of students, including professional, graduate, and undergraduate students.
- Providing superior educational content.
- Teaching anatomy with innovative approaches.
- Conducting concurrent gross anatomy laboratories and prosections.
- Contributing to the teaching of histology.
Benefits
- Funds for professional development are available.
- Funds to support publication and meeting attendance.
- Opportunities to apply for intra- and extramural awards to support research and/or the educational mission of the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
