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.
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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.
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Engage actively in supporting the teaching mission of the department, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
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Participate in faculty development, campus committee membership and leadership, curricular development activities, applicant interviews, and student advising as assigned.
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Perform independent research/scholarly activity and serve as a mentor for student research activities.
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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:
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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.
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Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens, virtual anatomy resources, or teaching neuroanatomy a plus.
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Knowledge required to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite, online learning management systems [Canvas experience a plus], Polly Everywhere, Zoom).
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Must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, without direct supervision.
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Knowledge of and adherence to relevant rules and regulations (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA).
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Flexibility with respect to the performance of other duties as needed/assigned for the COM.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills including via emails and remote conferencing modalities.
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Ability to teach.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Strong analytical skills.
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Ability to multi-task and maintain a high degree of accuracy.
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Ability to adapt to a growing and changing environment.
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Strong administrative ability.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Understanding and ability to utilize of audio-visual equipment.
Computer Skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
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Proficiency in use of IOS and Pad based software programs.
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Understanding and ability to utilize a variety of computer software and hardware across a variety of platforms (ex: Simulators, iPads, windows).
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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.
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Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.
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Extensive use of computers, task trainers, and simulators.
Maximum Salary: USD $87,700.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $70,160.00/Yr.