Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy - Harlem Campus

Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy position at the Harlem campus of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM). This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt role.

About the role

The Department of Anatomy seeks a faculty member to teach human gross anatomy to osteopathic medical students, balancing teaching, research, and service. 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a content expert and teach Clinical Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy courses for osteopathic medical students.
• Support the teaching mission of the department, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Participate in faculty development, campus committee membership and leadership, curricular development, applicant interviews, and student advising.
• Perform independent research/scholarly activity and mentor student research.
• Contribute to the academic mission through professional service at the campus, university, and organizational levels (local, regional, national, and international).
• Additional teaching opportunities available for the MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences, including Clinical Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy courses.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens and virtual anatomy resources is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and computer literacy (MS Office Suite, online learning management systems such as Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Zoom).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and adherence to relevant rules and regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA).
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to learn new programs, including ExamSoft, iClicker, and online learning management systems (Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Zoom).

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers, task trainers, and simulators.
• Extensive time sitting and standing.
• Able to lift up to 5-10 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods in a lab setting.
• In-person position at the Harlem campus with occasional travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.

Pay

USD 118,360–147,951 per year.

Schedule

• Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
• Hours per week: 36.5.
• Early-release Fridays (upon approval).

Benefits

• Full range of health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Dental (PPO & HMO) and Vision plans.
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs.
• Retirement Plan (403b) with matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees after one year of employment (pre-tax contributions allowed immediately).
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Floating Holiday.
• Annual Holiday Schedule.