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SOMA - Assistant Professor Anatomy

Employer
A.T. Still University
Location
Mesa, AZ

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Faculty Jobs
Science & Technology, Life Sciences
Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) seeks applications for an assistant professor of Anatomy on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Anatomy department chair. The assistant professor of Anatomy will develop and deliver anatomy curriculum to students from SOMA. They will provide basic science of anatomy and the clinically-relevant content of the anatomy curriculum, as a priority, to SOMA's medical students. A primary responsibility will be the focus on the development of technologically-dependent curricula using a variety of software to enhance the anatomy curricula by emphasizing clinically-relevant anatomy as a priority over the classical memorization of anatomical structures.

Target start date: July 2021.

Major Job Duties:

1. Primarily develop curricula using a variety of technologies.
2. Deliver curricula to students.
3. Develop and deliver clinically-oriented curricula in the Virtual Anatomy Lab.
4. Participate in the on-going assessment of students (i.e., testing).
5. Work with other anatomy faculty to delivery and prepare content for the cadaver lab.
6. Assist lab technician, if requested, in the set-up and take-down of lab supplies before, and after, each lab session as required.
7. Participate in the school's requirements in scholarly activities, service, committee work, and research as required.

Skills/Requirements:

Terminal degree in Anatomy (PhD), or MD/DO (degree either obtained or in progress with an expected graduation date prior to the expected position start date) with relevant anatomical experience/exposure. 

The successful applicant will possess a knowledge of human clinically-related anatomy. In addition, skills in content generation software (Adobe products: Captivate, Presenter, Photoshop, etc.) and Microsoft Office products. Typing speed of 60 wpm (minimum) is expected. Learning to use the existing school's virtual anatomy software is also required. Knowledge of assessment software, exam-item writing for high-stakes examinations. 

The applicant should have experience in the clinical use of anatomy as demonstrated by prior experience as an Anatomy instructor, Physical Therapist (DPT), Physician's Assistant, Surgeon, or Radiologist. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding and use of technology in the delivery of clinically-relevant anatomy education is preferred. 

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high emotional intelligence. The ability to work with colleagues in higher education and deliver curricular content to up to 160 students. 

Because this is a non-clinical position (no direct patient-care responsibilities), current state medical licensure is not required; however, if current medical licensure is in existence, at time of hire, maintaining licensure will be required and CME requirements, as designated by the appropriate state medical licensing board, to maintain said licensure will be required. 

Organization

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still. As a leading health sciences university, ATSU is comprised of two campuses (Kirksville, Mo., and Mesa, Ariz.) on more than 200 acres with six prestigious schools. The culturally rich learning environments include residential and online healthcare related graduate degrees as well as community-based partnerships worldwide. ATSU has more than 1,300 employees dedicated to its not-for-profit mission and an average annual enrollment of over 3,100 students from 35 countries.

ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educator. The University is focused on integrating the founding tenets of osteopathic medicine and the advancing knowledge of today's science. ATSU continually earns distinctions as the graduate health sciences university with best-in-class curriculum and a community outreach mission to serve the underserved. The University has a rich history of leadership in both healthcare education and correlated research.

ATSU instills within students the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape healthcare in communities where needs are greatest. Inspired to influence whole person healthcare, ATSU graduates contribute to the future of integrated care while also leading with a selfless passion in the communities they serve.

Company info
Website
Telephone
4802196007
Location
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa
AZ
85206
US

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