Adjunct Faculty - Anatomy, Biomedical Sciences

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Pre‑Clinical Education, this role provides subject‑matter expertise to deliver instruction and support course development in biomedical sciences (Anatomy) as part of the KHSU‑KansasCOM pre‑clinical curriculum.

Adjunct faculty may teach topics aligned with their specialization using innovative and diverse instructional methods in collaboration with the broader faculty team.

• Teaching (85%)
  • Deliver instruction in assigned biomedical science and pre‑clinical topics through lectures, small groups, and/or the Anatomy laboratory.
  • Prepare and facilitate interactive learning sessions (e.g., case presentations, small group discussions, laboratory activities).
  • Develop and assess educational content in alignment with course learning objectives and in collaboration with course leadership.
  • Contribute to student assessment through development and grading of quizzes, exams, and other evaluative tools.
  • Utilize KHSU’s learning management system to manage content, student interaction, and assessments.
• Service and Support Activities (15%)
  • Provide academic support via office hours to students as required by KansasCOM.
  • Attend assessment & exam review meetings, course review sessions for students, and course‑related meetings with teaching faculty.

• Terminal degree in a relevant biomedical science or medical field (e.g., PhD, DO, MD, DC).
• Demonstrated experience teaching biomedical or pre‑clinical content in a medical or health sciences program.
• Familiarity with diverse instructional methods such as team‑based learning, flipped classroom, and self‑directed learning.
• Proficiency in using online learning platforms and instructional technologies.
• Preferred: Experience developing materials for COMLEX or USMLE preparation.
• Preferred: Minimum 3 years of experience in medical education.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop high‑quality instructional content aligned with course objectives.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of osteopathic medical education standards and assessment practices.
• Public speaking and teaching skills, including small and large group facilitation.

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

KHSU‑KansasCOM is committed to complying with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities and strives to create a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Generous paid time‑off
• Medical and dental coverage
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Regular employee appreciation events