Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Kansas City, MISSOURI
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Job Type:
Faculty


Job Description:

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our Anatomy team and is seeking a new Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences on the Joplin campus. We particularly seek an individual with a background in gross anatomy and neuroanatomy. This individual will contribute to the education of students; engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and scholarly activities.

Within your application materials, please include the three following documents:

  • CV/Resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • Summary of your teaching philosophy

If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Tosha Cunningham in HR: [email protected]

Essential Functions:

  • Continuously prepares and teaches assigned courses
  • Develops course syllabi
  • Actively participates in curriculum and assessment development for student success
  • Provide student advisement/office hours
  • Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
  • Participates in admissions activities
  • Participates in committee(s) as assigned
  • Engages in research/scholarly activity and continued professional development
  • Participates in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies
  • Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
  • Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD, DO, or MD degree
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues, the public and private organizations
  • Excellent credentials in academic, scholarly, and professional activities commensurate with experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in teaching gross anatomy with full body dissection laboratories and experience in teaching neuroanatomy at the professional school level
  • Experience in developing and utilizing new instructional technologies in teaching and assessing anatomical learning
  • Experience with curricular, instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
  • Possess high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Questions? Call Tosha at 417-208-0757 or email [email protected]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!



Job Type:
Faculty


Job Description:

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to our Anatomy team and is seeking a new Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences on the Joplin campus. We particularly seek an individual with a background in gross anatomy and neuroanatomy. This individual will contribute to the education of students; engage in service opportunities to effectively and positively promote the University, the discipline, and the profession; and actively engage in the advancement of research and scholarly activities.

Within your application materials, please include the three following documents:

  • CV/Resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • Summary of your teaching philosophy

If you have challenges attaching multiple documents, please email them to Tosha Cunningham in HR: [email protected]

Essential Functions:

  • Continuously prepares and teaches assigned courses
  • Develops course syllabi
  • Actively participates in curriculum and assessment development for student success
  • Provide student advisement/office hours
  • Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
  • Participates in admissions activities
  • Participates in committee(s) as assigned
  • Engages in research/scholarly activity and continued professional development
  • Participates in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies
  • Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
  • Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD, DO, or MD degree
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues, the public and private organizations
  • Excellent credentials in academic, scholarly, and professional activities commensurate with experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in teaching gross anatomy with full body dissection laboratories and experience in teaching neuroanatomy at the professional school level
  • Experience in developing and utilizing new instructional technologies in teaching and assessing anatomical learning
  • Experience with curricular, instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation
  • Possess high emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Questions? Call Tosha at 417-208-0757 or email [email protected]

#LI-TC1

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!



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