Anatomy Faculty

Overview:

The Department of Anatomy at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks a 12\-month, full\-time, exempt Instructor/Assistant Professor 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.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a content expert and teach within the Gross Anatomy course for osteopathic medical students.
• Additional teaching assignments include neuroanatomy for osteopathic medical students; teaching opportunities are available for the MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences Gross Anatomy and Neuroanatomy courses.
• 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.

Qualifications:

#### Education/Experience

• 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.
• Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens, virtual anatomy resources, or teaching neuroanatomy a plus.

#### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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 experience a plus], Polly 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including via emails and remote conferencing modalities.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to multi\-task and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.
• Strong administrative ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding and ability to utilize of audio\-visual equipment.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• Proficiency in use of IOS and Pad based software programs.
• Understanding and ability to utilize a variety of computer software and hardware across a variety of platforms (ex: Simulators, iPads, windows).

#### 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, task trainers, and simulators.

Maximum Salary: USD $87,700\.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $70,160\.00/Yr.