NM - Faculty - Anatomy
About the role
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a full or part time faculty position in the Department of Anatomy. The hiring rank will be based on experience and accomplishments. We are seeking an innovative and energetic team member with strong pedagogical versatility and a deep commitment to medical education along with a passion for scientific research and scholarship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Instruct first and second-year osteopathic medical students.
- Develop board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
- Participate in student mentoring and advising.
- Contribute to curricular development, implementation, and assessment.
- Provide service to the institution, community, and profession.
- Engage in scholarly activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Earned terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD, DSc, etc.), by start date, although candidates with a Master’s degree earned from an anatomical science program or several years teaching in the anatomical sciences may be considered as well.
- Experience teaching an anatomical science at the undergraduate or graduate/professional level.
- Record of or demonstrated potential for growth in scholarly activity or research in the candidate’s chosen field.
- Passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging with students in a collaborative educational setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-doctoral experience
- Experience or interest in developing and using active-learning methods
- Willingness to learn and teach content in more than one anatomical sciences, i.e., cell biology, embryology, histology, gross anatomy, neuroanatomy.
- Familiarity in teaching with various medical imaging modalities (e.g.: CT, MRI, ultrasound).
- Experience teaching in a medical education setting.
Supplemental Information
For more information, please visit: www.burrell.edu
Review of applications
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Note
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
About Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in the southern part of the state at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25. Less than an hour from El Paso, Las Cruces is the mid-point between San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX. Las Cruces is in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the heart of the fertile Mesilla Valley, between the majestic Organ Mountains and the illustrious Rio Grande – the lands and waters that sustain us.
Additional Information
Boasting an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces is an ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, vibrant art and music scene, ideal weather for an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisine made from recipes passed down through the generations.