College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty in Anatomy

D’Youville University’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine seeking accreditation, located in Buffalo, NY, invites applications for a Founding Faculty in Anatomy. The Faculty in Anatomy is responsible for instruction in Anatomy to osteopathic medical students, and compliance with requirements and policies of the Division. They work closely with other faculty and Associate Deans in Preclinical and Clinical Education. The Faculty in Anatomy will participate primarily in teaching osteopathic medical students, research and scholarly activity, and service to the university and greater community.

The selected candidate is expected to start immediately.

Classes will be an eclectic mix of didactics, learning in small groups, and self-directed learning. A new state-of-the-art facility will have substantial dedicated space for Anatomy practical instruction, including cadaveric dissection labs, technologically advanced instructional aids like plasticized models and Anatomage tables. There will be a 300-seat auditorium with the latest technology where lectures will be delivered, and several seminar and small group learning classrooms.

• Works with the Program Director of Anatomy and Associate Deans in developing and finalizing the curriculum for Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Histology and Embryology as part of the Preclinical curriculum in the first two years of medical school
• Participates in and supervises as necessary the delivery of the course curriculum in Anatomy; ensures excellence in instructing osteopathic medical students
• Participates in research and other scholarly activity; publications and presentations including students are strongly encouraged
• Mentors and advises students in a group and individually; besides the preclinical years, continues instruction in all four years of the medical curriculum, as required
• Continuously works for student improvement, preparation of students for the COMLEX and USMLE exams, and laying a strong foundation for osteopathic medical education
• Participates in student assessment and evaluation and helps in remedial intervention for students that need it
• Collaborates with other departments and research faculty in the proposed medical school and university
• Participates in acquiring, setting up and maintaining all instructional materials needed in Anatomy
• Participates in committees to enhance academics in the COM as instructed by the Dean
• Follows all safety and departmental protocols and is up to date with training requirements
• Is a role model for osteopathic medical students, faculty, the university and the community
• Provides service to the COM, university and greater community

• DO or MD;
  PhD in Anatomical Sciences or a related specialty may be considered if the candidate has significant experience in teaching medical students and research/scholarly activity
• At least 3 years’ experience teaching Anatomy in large and small-group settings to osteopathic medical students or other professional or graduate level students
• Experience and comfort with preparation and maintenance of Anatomy instructional materials

• Experience and comfort in teaching Neuroanatomy, Histology and/or Embryology
• Experience in teaching/reviewing Anatomy specific to OMM/OPP
• Experience and eagerness in research and scholarly activity; developing research projects involving students
• Publications or other scholarly activity
• Board-certification if DO/MD

• Mental/Visual Demand and Physical Effort
• For a normal office environment, you must be able to lift 50lbs from floor level
• Must be able to lift and maneuver normal size full file box for archival purposes
• Must be able to occasionally bend, twist, and stoop
• Frequent typing of computer keyboard
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, mobile device, phone, copier, scanner, printer, or related items
• May be called upon to work beyond the normal workday
• Must have good personal hygiene and adhere to corporate dress policy (business casual)

Please apply with a curriculum vitae/resume, teaching philosophy, interest in research/scholarly activity and three letters…