Anatomist (Open Rank Faculty) - College of Health Professions Anatomist

About the role

The College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University invites candidates to apply for a 12-month, open rank faculty position. The College is seeking a colleague to lead and collaborate in teaching and research, to participate in service to the college and university, and to contribute to leadership in their profession.

Responsibilities

• Serve as course director and teach human anatomy to health professions students
• May include teaching responsibilities in neuroanatomy and neuroscience
• Facilitate and teach gross anatomy instruction across multiple health professions, demonstrating expertise in diverse laboratory environments ranging from donor dissection to modern digital and technological platforms
• Additional teaching responsibilities consistent with their areas of expertise
• Student advisement, research, and/or mentorship of capstone projects
• Engage in scholarly activities to enhance knowledge in their home department
• Disseminate research findings via scholarly writing and publication
• Write, publish, and/or present scholarly documents to advance the knowledge base of the home department's profession
• Design and conduct scholarly initiatives, including acquiring grant funding and overseeing research projects
• Serve on department, college, and/or university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's (MS) in a relevant discipline
• As applicable, licensure or eligibility for licensure in their profession in Virginia
• Expertise in human anatomical instruction and curriculum development at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including traditional dissection
• Proficiency in anatomical tools and technologies
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to complement and expand the existing expertise in the College
• An established research agenda and a clear potential for external funding that complements and expands existing expertise in the College for tenure-track faculty candidates
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical doctorate and contemporary experience to teach anatomy to students in graduate-level health professional programs
• At least 2 years of teaching and course directorship experience
• Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DrPH, or DSc) in a relevant field; ABD would be acceptable
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence using innovative, active, and evidence-based pedagogy and assessment methods
• Evidence of career development and growth in the areas of scholarship, teaching, and service
• Knowledge of the latest technological advances in anatomical studies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid annual and holiday leave
• Generous tuition benefits
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Pay

Salary range: $95,000+ (commensurate with experience and rank)

Schedule

12-month position with hybrid flexible work arrangement available.