Open Rank Professor of Neuroanatomy

About the Role

The successful candidate will report directly to the Associate Dean for Biomedical Sciences and is responsible for teaching, scholarly activity/research and service in the basic sciences and Neuroanatomy/Anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Neuroanatomy and Anatomy, including preparation of lectures, lecture notes, learning objectives, PowerPoint slides, exam questions, and syllabi
• Participates in and recommends curriculum development and evaluation
• Research and other scholarly activities
• Provide counseling and guidance for the students
• Serves on assigned KYCOM, KYCO, and the University of Pikeville committees
• Attends Commencement, White Coat Ceremony, new student orientation, and University of Pikeville Opening Convocation
• Participates in Faculty Development
• Assists in the selection of students to attend KYCOM
• Other duties as assigned by the KYCOM Dean

Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate degree
• Previous academic experience preferably at an osteopathic or allopathic medical educational program
• Experience teaching face-to-face and/or online within a higher education environment
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, anticipatory problem solving and attention to detail
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to complete assignments accurately and within reasonable timeframes
• Ability to embrace diversity to best serve a growing higher education community
• Ability to foster excellence and innovation
• History of demonstrating strong character and outstanding integrity
• Current knowledge and skills in utilizing Microsoft Office Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to learn and utilize Learning Management Systems such as Canvas; and the University online platform and systems
• Demonstrate cooperation, courtesy, and consideration when working with professional community, KYCOM, KYCO and UPIKE communities, faculty, students, and the public
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of a team
• Alignment with the University of Pikeville, KYCOM and KYCO missions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Telemedicine
• Long term disability
• Tuition waivers
• 403(b)-retirement plan
• HSA, FSA, & dependent care accounts
• Generous holiday schedule and paid leave program

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received on or before 07/21/2026 will be given priority consideration.