Description

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) seeks an enthusiastic faculty member to join a multi-disciplinary teaching team delivering quality instruction in the anatomical sciences to pre-health professional students, medical students, and medical residents throughout Michigan. Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning. Primary responsibilities of the position include collaboration with faculty members across the three MSUCOM sites in the implementation of a longitudinal histology/histopathology curriculum, a longitudinal prosection-based medical human gross anatomy curriculum, and instruction and oversight of students in the preparation of anatomical prosections. The preferred candidate will also be able to contribute to the instruction of students in neuroanatomy/neuroscience. The position includes opportunities for course and curriculum leadership, administrative duties, and scholarly research related to medical imaging, clinical anatomy and educational programs. This is a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) faculty position within the Division of Human Anatomy, Department of Radiology with an anticipated distribution of effort as follows: 80% Teaching, 10% Administrative Roles, 10% Research Effort. The position is based in East Lansing, with occasional travel to satellite educational sites (Detroit, Macomb County) expected. Rank of appointment (assistant or associate professor) and starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in any human morphology-related basic science discipline, anatomy, physical anthropology, kinesiology, or a health professional degree (e.g., DO, MD, DDS, DVM, DPT). Doctoral candidates expected to complete the degree no later than December 31, 2024, will also be considered.
• At least one year of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the college or medical school level.
• Documented experience in graduate level human dissection.
• Experience in, and strong commitment to, innovative approaches to education and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively, collegially, and effectively within a diverse student and faculty environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the medical school level with dissection experience and documented evidence of exceptional teaching skills.
• Experience in teaching human dissection.
• Knowledge of medical imaging techniques and experience with ultrasound technology and interpretation.
• Experience in teaching other anatomical sciences (tissue structure, neuroanatomy, embryology, pathology).
• Formal training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation and assessment.
• A record of scholarly activity in medical education.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is particularly interested in individuals with a commitment to inclusive excellence and a history of promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who can strengthen MSUCOM's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), as identified in our Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety plan https://osteopathicmedicine.msu.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion-safety.

Interested candidates are to electronically submit a letter of interest, a detailed curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least (3) professional references (the search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate), and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement that describes your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence. Also submit a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement in support of MSUCOM’s commitment to inclusive excellence https://osteopathicmedicine.msu.edu/current-students/student-life/diversity-inclusion-safety/diversity-and-inclusion.

Interested applicants should apply at https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/520472

To assure full consideration, please submit application materials by September 30, 2024; although the position will remain open until filled.

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.  MSU seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The department is particularly interested in individuals with a history of promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service.