Faculty Anatomy​/Physiology

Position: 12 Month Faculty Anatomy/Physiology (28723)
Ottawa University Kansas Residential and OU Online Campuses invite candidates for a full-time, 12-month Anatomy/Physiology Faculty Position. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality, engaging, in-person instruction in anatomy and physiology for the Physician Assistant (PA) program at the Overland Park Professional and Online campus, and the undergraduate program at the Ottawa Residential campus. Instruction will include the use of the Anatomage Table, lecture presentations, and interactive discussions to enhance learner understanding of human anatomy and physiological function.

Course content will align with University and PA curriculum standards as well as mission, vision, values, and competencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Advising

* Will teach 10 courses (typically 30 credit hours), at the Overland Park and Ottawa campuses.

* Deliver in-person anatomy and physiology instruction and lab using the Anatomage Table for the PA program, lectures, and interactive learning strategies.

* Utilize 3D visualization and virtual dissection technology to support anatomy education.

* Reinforce anatomical and physiology concepts through case-based learning relevant to clinical practice.

* Maintain high teaching standards using engaging pedagogy and best practices in graduate medical education for PA and post-secondary education for undergraduate.

* Stay current in anatomy and physiology education, including technology-enhanced teaching methods.

* Evaluate learner performance through quizzes, exams, and practical assessments.

* Provide remediation instruction as needed to support learner success.

* Complete course evaluations and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

* Offer academic guidance to learners and identify opportunities for success.

* Support learner retention efforts.

* Follow the standardized course syllabus while integrating professional expertise into classroom delivery.

* Provide contact information and maintain accessibility for learners during the course term.

* Create a supportive and learner-centered learning environment.

* Promote Ottawa University to the community and use Ottawa.edu email for communications.

* Providing academic advising to students majoring or minoring in the discipline. Outside formal academic advising relationships, faculty also provide mentoring, support, guidance, and other assistance as requested by students and/or the student's advisor.

Service

* Participate with faculty in governance issues related to curriculum and course development and revisions.

* Contribute to the residential needs and student life at OUKS by voluntarily serving as advisor to student organizations, regularly attending Campus events and Spirit Life activities, serving on student grievance (or development) committees and providing other engaged support to the Campus environment and life as directed by the Dean.

* Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts for campus growth and sustainability by participating in the interviewing process, orientation, mentoring, and development of new faculty as needed.

* Participate in Campus and University-wide governance in responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.

* Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work, including on-going committees, program assessments, task-oriented committees or task forces, and other projects or committees as requested.

Scholarship

* Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one's academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of higher education professionals.

Assessment

* Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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