Anatomy Postdoctoral Fellow

Anatomy Postdoctoral Fellow

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) invites applications for a full-time Anatomy Postdoctoral Fellow position focused on teaching medical Gross Anatomy. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to develop their academic teaching portfolio while engaging in scholarly research. This is a 12-month position from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, potentially renewable for up to three years in total.

The Anatomy Postdoctoral Scholar will play a key role in delivering laboratory instruction within the team-taught Gross Anatomy curriculum for both the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS) programs. Medical gross anatomy in the DO curriculum is integrated into a series of systems-based courses spanning the first and second years. The osteopathic program emphasizes active learning through a range of instructional modalities including lectures, asynchronous didactics, dissection labs, and other group activities.

Gross anatomy in the MS curriculum is taught as part of an integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology course across two semesters, with content primarily delivered through lectures and prosection-based labs.

In addition to instructional duties, the fellow is expected to pursue scholarly work within their field. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors to gain experience in clinical anatomy education while also furthering their own research initiatives. Ongoing professional development is essential to the role, with active engagement in academic and educational advancements strongly encouraged.

Limited funding is available to support conference or workshop attendance.

Minimum Education
- Doctorate

Required Licenses/Certification

Skills Required - A completed Doctorate Degree is highly preferred; however, consideration will be given to candidates who have completed all but the doctoral program dissertation, provided there is a clear and short timeline toward completion. Experience in related subfields such as histology, embryology, or imaging is a plus but not required. A strong commitment to teaching excellence is essential, as this is the primary responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Team-teaching is central to the program, and the Anatomy Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues across disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

Serving as a table trainer for DO and MS anatomy lab sessions Assisting program faculty and/or graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in preparing prosections Participating in team-based, integrated teaching sessions Developing and delivering evidence-based anatomy teaching materials and educational resources Participating in practical exam question review, set-up, and proctoring for DO and MS programs Supporting anatomy education through additional institutional resources such as the on-site plastination facility, virtual reality software, and osteological collections Engaging in research or scholarly activity, with access to research workspace