The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center invites applications for an open-rank faculty position as an Anatomy Educator. This 12-month, full-time, tenure-earning or tenured position will entail directing and teaching courses in the anatomical sciences (principally gross anatomy) to medical and other health profession students. Faculty are expected to engage in college and university service activities and must demonstrate and maintain scholarly productivity related to either scholarship in medical education or biomedical sciences research. Individuals trained in the anatomical sciences who are interested in pursuing a career primarily devoted to teaching are encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a field related to the anatomical sciences (e.g., histology, cell biology, anatomy). Two or more years of teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Experience with cadaveric dissection, various educational pedagogies, assessment/evaluation strategies, and curriculum design are a plus. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates, please submit the following to:
Dr. Adam Wilson
Search Committee Chair and Director of Anatomy Education
- Cover letter summarizing the applicant's interest and key accomplishments in teaching, research, and service
- Current curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy statement (up to 1 page)
- Diversity and inclusion statement (up to ½ page)
- Two samples of applicant generated teaching materials (e.g., course notes, lecture videos, teaching aids, sample of assessment items)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin immediately with a desirable hire date by January of 2023.
Rush University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or Protected Veteran status.
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