Assistant​/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology

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Full Time Professional Tiffin, OH, US

7 days ago Requisition

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Anatomy & Physiology provides instruction and advising to undergraduate students. This faculty appointment includes a full-time teaching load in addition to office hours, advising, committee work, research, and opportunities for continued professional development. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of extension.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a full-time teaching load (24 credit hours/year) which includes lecture and laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology, cadaver prosection, and other relevant courses in the school appropriate to both majors and non-majors.
• Oversee the Barlow Body Donor Lab, including lab operation, supervision of students’ prosection, and the management of funds and financial donor relations related to the lab.
• Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the program’s mission and learning objectives that promote knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline.
• Attend school and university faculty meetings.
• Advise students in scheduling classes and making progress toward degree completion and career goals.
• Contribute to school and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts, and curriculum development.
• Participate in University activities including but not limited to: committee assignments and activities, extra- and co-curricular activities supporting student success and achievement in alignment with a liberal arts tradition, and professional development activities which personally and academically enhance a professional academic career.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the Chair of the School of Natural Sciences and Nursing.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises teaching assistants and student researchers in the department, as well as volunteers in the Barlow Body Donor Lab.

Core Values and Personal Attributes:

• Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Education and Professional

Experience:

• Ph.D. in Physiology, Anatomy, or related field, or equivalent credentials (M.D., D.O., D.A.S., etc). ABD considered with degree completion before the start date. Exceptional candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered.
• College-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
• Sufficient background to teach upper-level lecture and laboratory courses in Anatomy & Physiology.
• Ability to perform/supervise research with undergraduates.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Two years college-level teaching (lecture and laboratory) experience.
• Experience with instruction and research using cadavers and small live animals.
• Familiarity with small liberal arts student-focused institutions.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals.
• Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to student-centered active learning and student engagement activities.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition.
• Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with…