P/T Anatomy Instructor

About the Role

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in human anatomy and medical education to serve as a part-time anatomy instructor. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the education of future physicians while working alongside anatomy faculty to deliver the medical school anatomy curriculum.

A part-time anatomy instructor helps support the delivery of the cadaveric anatomy curriculum housed in the Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Laboratory at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Working closely with the Director of Anatomy and anatomy faculty, the position will assist medical students during laboratory sessions, help prepare the laboratory for instruction, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional learning environment.

Depending on the candidate's experience and current status, a primary, co-appointment, or affiliated faculty appointment in the Department of Basic Science Education at VTCSOM could be supported.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical students during laboratory sessions.
• Help prepare the laboratory for instruction.
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional learning environment.

Requirements

• Completion of coursework, training, or education in anatomy, biology, kinesiology, nursing, pre-medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, or a closely related field.
• Documented training, prior teaching experience, professional practice, or other relevant experience in medicine, gross human anatomy, or a related healthcare or life sciences discipline.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a human anatomy laboratory or cadaveric dissection (preferred).
• Prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or medical demonstration experience (preferred).
• Experience effectively supporting teaching and learning activities, including preparing instructional materials and assisting with laboratory or classroom setup (preferred).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in human anatomy and medical education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

Pay

Pay Band 2. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt position eligible for overtime.

Schedule

10 hours per week.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, in partnership with Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based, picturesque setting. Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice.

Students are attracted to VTCSOM for its 99% match rate, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications and is poised for continued enrollment growth.

Virginia Tech, dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution, Virginia Tech enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world and is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity.