Instructor or Assistant Professor - Animal Anatomy

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 16 Jun 2024

Posting Details
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Working Title Instructor or Assistant Professor - Animal Anatomy
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number 202400104F
Proposed Annual Salary Range 9 month salary of $52,000-57,000 for Instructor; $71,000-76,000 for Assistant Professor
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Position Type Faculty
Work Hours/Week 40
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) is a major locus for biomedical education including undergraduate, graduate, veterinary and post-doctoral training and for translational biomedical research at Colorado State University. BMS houses more than 30 research laboratories. Faculty members’ interests run the gamut from human and animal anatomy and neuroanatomy, reproductive biology and endocrinology to molecular neuroscience and cardiovascular physiology.
Tenure/Tenure Track? No
% Research 0-5%
% Teaching 90%
% Service 5-10%
% Administration 0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/16/2024
Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date
Position End Date
Position Summary
The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking an Instructor (9-month) or Assistant Professor (9-month) to assist with delivering undergraduate, graduate, and professional animal anatomy instruction by the Department of Biomedical Sciences. This Animal Anatomy faculty is an integral member of the anatomical services teaching team and will integrate into other biomedical sciences teaching as expertise allows. Animal Anatomy course responsibilities include BMS304 and BMS305 in both giving lecture and as a floor anatomist in the lab, BMS531, VM616, and VM619 as a floor anatomist in the lab and BMS 633 with presentation feedback. This position may be involved in the updated DVM curriculum anticipated to begin in Fall 2026 at CSU. Course descriptions can be viewed in the CSU Catalog (https://catalog.colostate.edu/general-catalog/courses-az/). This position will contribute to curriculum development, student advising, and support K-12 and community outreach efforts such as Zoetis Summer Animal Anatomy Camp, and anatomy outreach presentations.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
For Instructor
  • BS in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, or closely related field, with didactic and dissection experience in animal anatomy OR Master of Science degree in animal anatomy


For Assistant Professor
  • DVM or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, or closely related field.
  • Clinical or applied anatomy experience

AND (at both ranks)
  • Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe PDF, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
  • Knowledge of domestic animal anatomy as demonstrated through teaching experience or coursework
  • Experience with cadaveric dissection of domestic animals (ie. dogs, cats, horses, large or small ruminants.)
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • 2 or more years of experience teaching animal anatomy with a laboratory component, including lecture development/delivery, construction of learning objectives with associated laboratory and didactic examinations, management of or collaboration with teaching teams, and management/delivery of courses using an LMS.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to coordinate needs of various stakeholders and execute deliverables.
  • Cadaver embalming and preparation.
  • Experience in K-12 and community outreach and/or teaching programs.
  • Experience with pedagogical research, curriculum development, or applied application of learning outcomes.
  • Experience using or creating Virtual Reality for teaching and learning
  • Knowledge of histology, theriogenology, and exotic, non-domestic animal anatomy.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement that includes a description of the candidate’s commitment to inclusivity in education and research, and contact information for three professional references by the full consideration deadline of 11:59pm MT on 6/16/2024. If applying for Assistant Professor, please include a statement of scholarly interest in your cover letter. Three letters of recommendation will be required for each candidate progressing to an interview. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Review of applicants will begin after the full consideration deadline and will continue until a successful candidate is found. No mail-in applications or letters will be accepted.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Search Contact Alice Moore; [email protected]

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Instruction, Advising and Mentoring
Duty/Responsibility
  • Instruction will include: lectures, recitations, laboratory presentations, web-based delivery where applicable, oversight of special review sessions, and design and delivery of exams.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and learning outcomes objectives
Percentage Of Time 90
Job Duty Category University/Professional/Public Service and Outreach
Duty/Responsibility
  • Service duties will include departmental, college, or university-wide service on committees or other programmatic activities as identified by the faculty or assigned by the Department Head
  • Contribute to and support K-12 outreach efforts such as Zoetis Summer Animal Anatomy Summer Camp, anatomy outreach presentations, and virtual reality outreach presentations at CSU and at the SPUR campus in Denver, CO.
Percentage Of Time 10

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