Anatomy & Cell Biology Faculty
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Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award two-time recipient from INSIGHT into Diversity (2022,2023)
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Hiring rank will be based on experience and accomplishments. We are seeking an innovative and energetic team member with strong pedagogical versatility and a deep commitment to medical education along with a passion for scientific research and scholarship.
Anatomy and Cell Biology is one of three basic science departments in the College and is responsible for providing anatomical curricular content in the osteopathic medical curriculum. The primary responsibilities of this position involve teaching in the first- and second-year systems and laboratory courses. We are a departmental team with backgrounds and research interests in a wide range of fields, including developmental anatomy; molecular biology; classical anatomy; craniofacial development; applied neuroscience; biological anthropology; and medical education. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
- Instruct first and second-year osteopathic medical students.
- Develop board-style (COMLEX/USMLE) exam questions.
- Participate in student mentoring and advising.
- Contribute to curricular development, implementation, and assessment.
- Provide service to the institution, community, and profession.
- Engage in scholarly activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Earned terminal degree (PhD, DO, MD, DSc, etc.), by start date, although candidates with a Master’s degree earned from an anatomical science program or several years teaching in the anatomical sciences may be considered as well.
- Experience teaching anatomical science at the undergraduate or graduate/professional level.
- Record of or demonstrated potential for growth in scholarly activity or research in the candidate’s chosen field.
- Passion for teaching, mentoring, and engaging with students in a collaborative educational setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-doctoral experience
- Experience or interest in developing and using active
- Willingness to learn and teach content in more than one anatomical sciences, i.e., cell biology, embryology, histology, gross anatomy, and neuroanatomy.
- Familiarity in teaching with various medical imaging modalities (e.g.: CT, MRI, ultrasound).
- Experience teaching in a medical education setting.
The position is fully funded and reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The start date is negotiable. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with appointed faculty rank, qualifications, and experience. Application materials should include: a Curriculum Vitae; a cover letter that includes detailed statements of teaching philosophy; scholarly (research) interests; academic and professional experience; and the names and contact information of three references.
Inquiries are welcome, and should be directed to:
Dr. Steven Ontiveros
Chair, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a young, growing medical school dedicated to increasing diversity in the physician workforce to improve the healthcare of underserved communities through culturally respectful education, research, and service efforts. The College encourages student learning in a humanistic environment and promotes patient-centered, evidence-based medical training of the highest quality, consistent with these core values.
Applications and related materials must be submitted electronically to the Burrell Office of Human Resources via the following link: Burrell College Work Opportunities
For more information, please visit: www.burrell.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
NOTE: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
About the New Mexico Campus:
The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in NM is in beautiful Las Cruces, New Mexico at New Mexico State University. We are one of the nation’s newest and most innovative medical schools, having opened our doors in 2016 and the inaugural class graduated on May 8, 2020. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is a free-standing, privately funded, separately licensed, and independently operated entity. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of the Southwestern United States and its border with Northern Mexico through culturally respectful undergraduate, graduate, and continuing osteopathic medical education, research, and its support of clinical service to the community.
Las Cruces, New Mexico:
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