Anatomy Instructor

Job Description

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience in human anatomy and medical education to serve as a part-time anatomy instructor. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the education of future physicians while working alongside anatomy faculty to deliver the medical school anatomy curriculum. A part-time anatomy instructor helps support the delivery of the cadaveric anatomy curriculum housed in the Virginia Intercollegiate Anatomy Laboratory at Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital.

Working closely with the Director of Anatomy and anatomy faculty, the position will assist medical students during laboratory sessions, help prepare the laboratory for instruction, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and professional learning environment. Depending on the candidate’s experience and current status, a primary, co-appointment, or affiliated faculty appointment in the Department of Basic Science Education at VTCSOM could be supported.

The ideal candidate will be able to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. This individual shall also possess strong interpersonal and communication skills while having a demonstrated interest in human anatomy and medical education.

• Completion of coursework, training, or education in anatomy, biology, kinesiology, nursing, pre-medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, or a closely related field.
• Documented training, prior teaching experience, professional practice, or other relevant experience in medicine, gross human anatomy, or a related healthcare or life sciences discipline.

• Previous experience in a human anatomy laboratory or cadaveric dissection.
• Prior teaching, tutoring, mentoring, or medical demonstration experience.
• Experience effectively supporting teaching and learning activities, including preparing instructional materials and assisting with laboratory or classroom setup.

2

Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with experience

10

09/30/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

In partnership with Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech, and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, VTC School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation’s premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based, picturesque setting.

Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. Students are attracted to VTCSOM for its 99% match rate, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications and is poised for continued enrollment growth.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous…