Assistant Professor

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Title Assistant Professor
Department HSC-Physiology and Anatomy-302600
College/School School of Biomedical Sciences
Job Location Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information commensurate with experience
Department Summary
The Department of Physiology and Anatomy is home to researchers with a wide variety of interests and approaches. On the Physiology side, the Department is truly integrative as all faculty are engaged in interdisciplinary studies that span molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral sciences, with strong traditions of excellence in the study of cardiovascular, renal and neural-humoral control systems. The research activities of many of our faculty and graduate students involve studies of normal physiology such as exercise and travel to altitude as well as pathophysiological states such as heart failure, hypertension, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, diabetes, obesity and sleep apnea. On the anatomy side, current anatomy faculty in the Center for Anatomical Sciences have teaching and research backgrounds in anatomy, histology, embryology, biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, education science, and K-12 science outreach. Additional information for the Center for Anatomical Sciences can be found at: https://www.unthsc.edu/anatomicalsciences . 
Position Summary
The Center for Anatomical Sciences in the Department of Physiology and Anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center in Fort Worth, TX invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in biomechanics or clinical anatomy. We seek an outstanding, broadly trained anatomist whose research program has strengths in biomechanics, clinical anatomy, medical device development, medical imaging (especially Fluoroscopy and CT), and/or orthopedic surgical techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD or equivalent degree
Preferred Qualifications
  • Active record of research and scholarship
  • History/potential of obtaining external funding
  • Capacity to attract and mentor MS/PhD students in the Structural Anatomy Program
  • Ability to teach dissection-based human gross anatomy to medical, physical therapy, physician assistant, and/or graduate students
Required License / Registration / Certification
Physical Requirements Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
Area of Specialty biomechanics, clinical anatomy, medical device development, medical imaging (especially Fluoroscopy and CT), and/or orthopedic surgical techniques
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
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Posting Number F1491P
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, materials should be submitted by November 30, 2023 (position will remain open until filled). Applicants should email a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of three references to the Chair of the Anatomy Search Committee: Dr. Scott Maddux ([email protected] ). 
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/78487
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