Medical Educator/Anatomy Faculty Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Medical Educator/Anatomy Faculty (Rank TBD)

Position # 991352

NSU MD is seeking a dedicated, collaborative, and innovative anatomist to join our academic community and contribute to excellence in anatomy education. Faculty will have the opportunity to join a growing medical school that emphasizes active learning, integrated curricula, and evidence-based instructional practices.

This faculty role includes teaching gross anatomy and related disciplines within the medical school's integrated preclinical curriculum, facilitating problem-based and team-based learning sessions, and providing instruction in the Master of Biomedical Sciences program as well as other health professions programs, including the College of Dental Medicine (CDM) and the Physician Assistant (PA) program. The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum planning, development, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement;

prepare course and laboratory materials; deliver cadaver-based laboratory instruction, imaging correlation, histology, and embryology experiences, as appropriate; and support student success through advising, mentoring, and academic remediation.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching human embryology and histology, with strong preference given to applicants who have taught gross human anatomy using cadaveric dissection. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to educational innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning.

Beyond teaching, faculty are expected to participate actively in curriculum development, admissions activities, student advising, committee service, and collaborative initiatives across the College and University. Faculty members are encouraged to maintain an active program of scholarly activity in anatomical sciences, medical education, or related disciplines through publications, presentations, and educational research while engaging in ongoing professional development to remain current in their field.

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Primary

Purpose:

Teaches in one or more discipline-based courses (anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, physiology) in the Health Professions Division (Allopathic Medicine, Dental, Health Sciences, Nursing, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, and Pharmacy). Additionally, teaches in interdisciplinary blocks (fundamentals, hematology, neurological sciences/musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/pulmonary/renal, gastrointestinal/nutrition, endocrine/reproductive, psychiatry/behavior/prevention over the lifecycle) and facilitates problem-based learning and team-based learning groups.

Essential Job Functions:

Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course/block content, course/block materials, and methods of instruction.

Prepares course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, test questions, and handouts.

Prepares materials for laboratory activities and course/block materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.

Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.

Initiates, facilitates, and moderates PBL and TBL discussions.

Assists students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.

Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.

Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.

Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others.

Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Assesses medical student needs using a variety of methods.

Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.

Participates in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Participates in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.

Conducts research in a particular field of knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Reviews papers for publication in journals.

Supervises undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.

Mentors students and junior faculty members.

Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Knowledge:

Medicine
- Comprehensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.

Biology
- Thorough knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their…

Medical Educator​/Anatomy Faculty

Medical Educator/Anatomy Faculty