Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Anatomical Sciences
- Employer
- Sam Houston State University
- Location
- Huntsville, TX
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Title
Department Chair/Associate or Full Professor of Anatomical Sciences
Requisition
201900055F
Rank
Associate or Full Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Tenure Track
Department
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Quicklink
http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22338
Contact Name
Dr. Mari Hopper
Title
Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences 1 Financial Plaza Huntsville, TX 77340
Contact Phone
936-294-4767
Contact Email
Mari.Hopper@shsu.edu
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The successful applicant will lead a diverse faculty in development and delivery of the medical curriculum for gross anatomy (dissection based), embryology, histology, and pathology. Teaching assignment will include utilization of diverse teaching modalities in the delivery of a two-part gross anatomy course, and contributions to teaching in histology, embryology; and research methodology. The Chair will mentor faculty with appointments in both tenure-track, and non-tenure appointments. The Chair will oversee and direct the anatomy laboratory technician, and be responsible for oversight of a new anatomy laboratory facility. The Chair will administer the department budget and will organize administrative faculty assignments including meetings and faculty evaluation. The Chair will be responsible for participating in college and institutional committees, interviewing and selecting students, communicating with internal and external constituencies, and supporting the strategic goals of the college through programming and budgetary decisions. The successful candidate will provide positive encouragement, a spirit of cooperation, and respectful dialogue supporting a healthy and viable culture for learning and work on the SHSU-COM campus.
Educational Requirements for the Position
A doctoral degree in one of the anatomical disciplines from a nationally accredited institution of higher education, or a DO or MD degree with appropriate experience.
Experience Required for the Position
Significant experience teaching human anatomy within a medical or other accredited professional or graduate level program. The candidate must have a record of scholarly accomplishment and a viable plan for continued scholarly work. Demonstrated leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary osteopathic medical college are essential. The candidate must be qualified for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Other Requirements for the Position
Demonstrated leadership effectiveness working in collaborative environments. Experience leading dissection teams, and a variety of classroom methods which may include case-based learning, ‘flipped classroom’, problem-based learning, interactive large group discussions, and audience response systems. Additional skill proficiency includes utilization of course delivery systems (e.g., Blackboard), and developing board style examination questions (COMLEX and/or USMLE).
Special Instructions Summary
Note: Although Sam Houston State University (SHSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine (applicant status seeking accreditation) is currently located in Huntsville, Texas, this position will move to Conroe, Texas, upon completion of the medical school facility.
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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About Sam Houston State University
For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.
SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.
Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.
Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.
SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.
Member The Texas State University System
- Website
- https://www.shsu.edu/
- Telephone
- 936-294-1070
- Location
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1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US
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