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Instructor, Anatomical/Structural Sciences

Employer
Hofstra University
Location
Hempstead, NY

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Instructor, Anatomical/Structural SciencesSchool/Division:Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellOffice:Department of Science EducationAbout HofstraHofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.Description:The Instructor, Structural Sciences contributes to the delivery of the Structure curricular component (which includes anatomy, embryology, histology, pathology, and medical imaging) by assisting with specimen preparation, delivery of content, and assessment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Creating and maintaining prosections
•Demonstrating prosections to 1st and 2nd year medical students
•Assist with facilitation of Structure lab sessions for 1st and 2nd year medical students
•Assist in grading final examinations
•Attend all Structure planning meetings
•Participate in the development complementary teaching protocols (plastination, digital technologies)
•Oversee 4th year medical students in Structure educational elective
•Assist with development and maintenance of digital documentation of all body donors and prosection specimens
Qualifications:MS or MA degree required. Preferably in anatomy. Technical expertise in dissection and the preparation of prosections required. Strong communication skills needed to develop working relationships with staff, faculty, and students. Must demonstrate superior organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptive work style, approach challenges with creativity, innovation, and a positive attitude. Must have extensive computing experience and have proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience in graduate medical education preferred but not required. Experience with advanced anatomical methods (plastination, 3D imaging, virtual reality) also preferred but not required.Application Instructions:Please send cover letter that describes interest in the position, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: SOMRecruit@hofstra.edu.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 06/20/2019Posting Number: 896824

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Working at Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere.  At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.

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