Assistant Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy; non-tenure track, Cleveland Campus

Position: Assistant Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy (non-tenure track, 11 months) Cleveland Campus

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy (non‑tenure track, 11 months) – Cleveland Campus

Position Summary: The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Medical Anatomy to participate in and lead delivery of our integrated medical curriculum at the Cleveland campus. Preferred start date is between February 1 and July 1, 2026. The position is an 11‑month, full‑time term role, open until filled; applications must be received by January 13, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach anatomical sciences, histology, neuroanatomy, and embryology in an integrative team‑based teaching and learning environment, including medical morphology labs and large‑group interactive sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty across the three Heritage College campuses to develop and lead curricular content (learning objectives, team‑based learning sessions, resources, assessments) in a timely manner.
• Prepare anatomical prosections as needed.
• Participate in small‑group coaching and mentoring of osteopathic medical students.
• Provide service to the college such as interviewing prospective candidates, participating in outreach activities, and serving as faculty representative to student organizations.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and advancement activities.
• Commit to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• ABD or near ABD at time of application; completion of doctoral‑level degree requirements (PhD, DO, MD, or equivalent) by the start date.
• Teaching experience in dissection‑based human gross anatomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in teaching histology, neuroanatomy, and/or embryology.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; paid holidays; educational benefits for you and eligible dependents; sick leave; retirement plan.
• Tuition waiver up to 100 % for self and dependents.
• Parental leave up to 12 weeks; adoption reimbursement; flexible scheduling and remote work options; counseling and mental‑health care; professional development programs.

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, current CV, teaching philosophy statement, and contact information for at least three reference letter providers. Applications will be reviewed immediately and remain open until the position is filled. Please apply by January 13, 2026.

Applicant Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy Statement

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

• Do you have or will you have completed the degree requirements for a doctoral level degree (PhD, DO, MD, or equivalent) by the preferred start date?
  • Yes
  • No
• – If you answered no, when do you anticipate completing the degree requirements of your terminal degree?

  (Open‑ended question)

• How many years of experience do you have teaching dissection‑based human gross anatomy?
  • None
  • One half year
  • 1 year
  • 1–2 years
  • 2–4 years
  • 4–6 years
  • 6 years or more
• Please briefly describe any experience you have teaching histology, neuroanatomy, and/or embryology.

  (Open‑ended question)

Contact Information

Kendall Brown‑Clovis, M.Ed., Sr. Director, Faculty Affairs
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