Instructor of Anatomy - Department of Biomedical Sciences

About The Job

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus, is seeking an instructor to participate in teaching gross anatomy to medical students and graduate students and in maintaining and managing the gross anatomy lab.

Responsibilities

• Lab management duties related to gross anatomy lab
• Teaching human gross anatomy, human developmental anatomy, and imaging to first- and second-year medical students
• Working with a team of faculty in evaluation, innovative development, and integration of anatomy curriculum aimed at lecture- and non-lecture-based learning for first- and second-year medical students

Qualifications

• MS degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited institution
• One year of experience in teaching human anatomy at the college or university level

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity and a demonstrated interest in training underrepresented minorities
• Use of lecture, small group, lab, PBL, and other non-lecture-based teaching methods
• Use of technology-based approaches to teaching anatomy
• Use of cadaveric specimen-based approach to teaching anatomy

About The Department

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is committed to fostering excellence in teaching and in multidisciplinary research. In addition, our programs are focused on training Native Americans and Underrepresented Minorities in research and health professional careers with a K-12 Native American Science Education outreach program and Native American and Minorities into Biomedical Research program (NIH Bridges) to facilitate a transition of underrepresented minorities from community colleges to undergraduate institutions. The department consists of 25 faculty with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, from molecular and cell biology to physiology, pharmacology, infectious diseases, and pathology. Our goal is the advancement of learning and knowledge through multidisciplinary scholarship; and delivery of the basic science curriculum for medical, graduate and undergraduate students.

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 75% Appointment
Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

How To Apply

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Applicants should include a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching experience, and names for three references with contact information. Electronic versions should be emailed to Cheryl Anderson (canders4@d.umn.edu). Applicants also need to complete the online application. This may be found at https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs by searching in the keywords field for "374758" for the Instructor positions.

Additional questions can be directed to the hiring committee chair, Dr. Jean Regal, Department Head (jregal@d.umn.edu).

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue. Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.