Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy

The Department of Anatomy at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks a 12-month, full-time, exempt Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy at the Middletown, NY campus. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) or a master's degree with two years of relevant teaching experience. Teaching responsibilities include human gross anatomy at TouroCOM Middletown for osteopathic medical students. This role requires a balance between teaching, research, and service.

• Serve as a content expert and teach within the Clinical Anatomy and Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses for osteopathic medical students
• Engage actively in supporting the teaching mission of the department, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
• Participate in faculty development, campus committee membership and leadership, curricular development activities, applicant interviews, and student advising as assigned
• Perform independent research/scholarly activity and serve as a mentor for student research activities
• Contribute to the academic mission of the University through professional service at the Campus and University level and in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and international level
• Additional teaching opportunities are available for the MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences Clinical Anatomy and Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses

Education/Experience

• Doctorate Degree in Anatomy preferred.
• Master's Degree in Anatomy required.
• Doctoral degree in anatomy or other terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., or M.D.), or a master's degree in anatomy with two years of relevant teaching experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens and virtual anatomy resources a plus.
• Knowledge required to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite, online learning management systems [Canvas], Poll Everywhere, Zoom)
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of and adherence to relevant rules and regulations (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA)
• Flexibility with respect to the performance of other duties as needed/assigned for the COM.

Travel

• This position is an in-person position at the Middletown, NY campus.
• Occasional travel to the branch campus location in Harlem, NY may be required.
• Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.

Working Conditions

• Extensive Use of Computers.
• Extensive standing.
• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.