Professor of Anatomy

Position Summary

The University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNC COM) is seeking applications for a faculty position in Anatomy at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The selected candidate will contribute to the development, assessment, and instruction of the preclinical curriculum in the osteopathic medical program.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to providing an innovative, student-centered curriculum. This position may be filled by either a contract renewable or tenure‑track faculty member, to be determined at the point of offer after consideration of applicable experience and credentials. Individuals who currently hold tenure at a regionally accredited institution may be recommended for tenure or retire rights at UNC following consultation with appropriate faculty groups and university administration, and upon approval by the Board of Trustees.

Academic rank and salary will depend upon the selected applicant’s current rank and experience.

Assistant Professor Salary Range: $82,664 - $102,054

Associate Professor Salary Range: $109,554 - $135,252

Professor Salary Range: $150,505 - $185,812

• Teach anatomical science concepts in the preclinical curriculum of the osteopathic medical program.
• Utilize multiple learning methods such as team‑based learning (TBL), large‑ and small‑group discussion, lecture, anatomy laboratory based instruction, case‑based learning (CBL), and flipped classrooms.
• Develops and deliver an integrated curriculum, which blends basic science and clinical concepts, in collaboration with faculty members in other disciplines.
• Participate in curriculum development and review, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in medical education.
• Provides formative and summative assessment of medical student performance.

• Engage in research or scholarly activities in the candidate’s area of expertise, with opportunities for collaboration within and outside the college.
• Mentor students in research projects, fostering critical thinking and evidence‑based practice.

• Serve on college and university committees as assigned.
• Participate in academic advising and mentoring of medical students.
• Contribute to the college’s mission of community engagement and healthcare improvement through outreach and service activities.
• Support accreditation and assessment activities, including data collection and reporting.

• PhD, DO, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Teaching experience in higher education, preferably in a medical or health professions college.
• For tenure‑track positions: evidence of research potential, including publications or presentations in peer‑reviewed forums.
• Expertise/experience in teaching gross anatomy, especially clinically integrated anatomy for medical students.
• Experience in full‑cadaveric dissection in a medical school curriculum.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching biomedical sciences in a higher education setting.
• Experience with active learning methodologies such as TBL, CBL, or similar instructional strategies would be preferred.
• Proficiency in curriculum design, delivery, and assessment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Evidence of research productivity, including publications and/or grant funding, preferred but not required for teaching‑intensive roles.

• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and teaching in active learning modalities in a medical college.
• Expertise/experience in teaching basic neuroanatomy, basic embryology, basic histology and cross‑sectional anatomy is preferred.
• Expertise/experience in the use of medical imaging and clinical case‑based scenarios in the teaching of human anatomy and embryology.
• Experience utilizing electronic, virtual, and/or augmented reality teaching tools and instruction.
• Experience utilizing and integrating ultrasound/sonography within a curriculum.
• Experience in course directing/administration and instruction for the pre‑clerkship phase of the medical school curriculum.