Faculty - Anatomy Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

Anatomy Faculty Position

Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) invites applications for a full-time Anatomy Faculty position within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. This role is ideal for an educator committed to excellence in training the physician of the future and contributing to an innovative, student-centered medical curriculum.

Faculty at MSOM play a vital role in shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians through interactive instruction, collaborative curriculum development, mentorship, and scholarly engagement. This position requires a strong foundation in anatomy, a passion for teaching, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic academic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching & Curriculum Development
• Student Support, Service & Advising
• Research & Scholarly Activity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in organizing and presenting complex scientific subject matter in comprehensible ways
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and health professionals
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality (FERPA, HIPAA) and follow OSHA and safety guidelines
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn and use the current learning management system and other educational technologies
• Ability to maintain a productive work schedule aligned with instructional needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and collegiality
• Ability to accept direction from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans and perform additional duties as assigned
• Commitment to protecting institutional equipment and completing annual employee training

Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Anatomy or a related field, or an MD/DO from an accredited institution
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education; experience teaching medical students is highly preferred
• Experience teaching in a medical school for 2+ years is required
• Demonstrated experience with team-based learning (TBL) and other active learning modalities
• Experience with course directorship and grade submission across various platforms
• Ability to contribute to the department's teaching load
• Knowledge of test question validity metrics and experience writing NBOME/NBME-style exam items is highly preferred
• Highly desirable: experience with Holo Anatomy and Inte Dashboard applications

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month after the start of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. We also offer, paid Time Off, a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.

Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.