Faculty Associate - Anatomy Education

About the Role

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Faculty Associate with expertise and experience in human anatomy to join the Department of Medical Education (DOME). The successful candidate will be actively working toward completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in anatomical sciences or a closely related discipline, with the expectation that the terminal degree will be completed within one year of the initial hire date. The Faculty Associate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, and service missions of the Department of Medical Education and School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dissection, laboratory teaching, and lab-based assessments with appropriate block leadership
• Ensure alignment of anatomical content and laboratory activities with curricular learning objectives and assessment strategies
• Participate in dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group teaching, and simulation-based learning
• Collaborate with anatomy, basic science, and clinical faculty to support the integration of clinically relevant anatomy throughout the medical curriculum
• Development and quality assurance of prosections and other instructional materials
• Collaboration in the development, implementation, and grading of laboratory assessments
• Coordination of anatomy laboratory teaching personnel and resources
• Evaluation and improvement of anatomy laboratory instruction
• Participate in educational research and scholarly activities within DOME, including collaborative projects related to medical education, anatomy education, curriculum, assessment, and student learning
• Participate in Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology (AHE) and other organ-system blocks, as needed and aligned with departmental expertise
• Serve as a small-group facilitator in the Patients, Physicians, and Populations (P3) curriculum
• Participate in School of Medicine and departmental committees and activities as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in anatomy, anatomical sciences, biomedical sciences, or a closely related discipline
• Current enrollment and demonstrated progress in a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree program in anatomical sciences or a closely related discipline, with anticipated completion within one year of the initial hire date
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and experience with cadaver-based anatomy education
• Experience teaching anatomy through dissection, prosection, laboratory, small-group, or other active-learning approaches
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students within an integrated medical curriculum
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in medical or health professions education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or administering anatomy laboratory assessments, including practical examinations
• Experience integrating clinical applications into anatomy instruction
• Experience with small-group or team-based learning
• Experience with simulation-based or other innovative approaches to anatomy education
• Experience or demonstrated interest in medical education research and scholarship
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including abstracts, presentations, publications, or participation in educational research
• Interest in developing toward future course or block leadership responsibilities

Benefits

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more

Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments: Statement of Vision or Purpose for the Position, Teaching Philosophy