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Candidates should hold a Ph. D and training in human anatomy. A major responsibility for a successful candidate will be teaching of grossanatomy and other lab disciplines to medical and dental students in the Stage 1 laboratory course of our innovative and integratedcurriculum. Gross anatomy is team-based, with three learning communities rotating through the Human Anatomy Lab to perform progressivedissections at one of sixteen workstations. Learning is therefore a combination of hands-on dissection and the study of prosectionsperformed by student colleagues. Faculty also perform prosections that are made available to students. In addition, the course includesintegrated teaching of cross-sectional anatomy, radiology and ultrasound in our Virtual Anatomy Lab, alongside hands-on physiology labs andhistopathology labs that utilize a virtual microscope system. Experience in teaching these additional disciplines is a benefit. The positionprovides opportunity to create educational resources and to work collaboratively with a team. Additionally, this faculty member will beresponsible for preparation and grading of assessments, participation in a number of summer and community programs, and other scholarlyactivities. This position will also entail other educational and administrative activities, such as participation in the UConn HealthCoaching Program for medical students and/or serving on governance and operational committees. The successful candidate will beteam-oriented, an effective communicator, and demonstrate their commitment to medical education. The Schools of Medicine and DentalMedicine are co-located with UConn Health, which is an academic medical center located approximately 35 miles from the main UConn campus inStorrs, about 10 miles west of Hartford. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter that summarizes theirexperience, educational philosophy and specific interest in the position along with contact information for three references (or referenceletters). Minimum Qualifications Required - Knowledge, Skill and Ability Ph. D. in a relevantfield Demonstrated experience in anatomical teaching, especially gross anatomy Excellent interpersonal skills, includingoral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching physiology,cellular biology, neuroanatomy and histology
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UConn Health
Anatomist/ Medical Educator
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What they do
A Physiologist studies cell, plant or animal life systems, including human anatomy, and studies the effects of outside agents on the human body. May teach physiology, work with patients in clinical settings, or do research in a specialized area of physiology, including vaccine or pharmaceutical development.
$81,468 / year median in Connecticut
+13% projected growth
Job Description
UConn Health School of Medicine Anatomist/ Medical Educator Department:
Academic Educational Affairs; Undergraduate Medical Education (UME)Reports To:
Associate Dean forMedicalEducation and Assessment FTE:
1.0 Job Responsibility The University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine is conducting a search for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor as an Anatomist and Medical Educator.Candidates should hold a Ph. D and training in human anatomy. A major responsibility for a successful candidate will be teaching of grossanatomy and other lab disciplines to medical and dental students in the Stage 1 laboratory course of our innovative and integratedcurriculum. Gross anatomy is team-based, with three learning communities rotating through the Human Anatomy Lab to perform progressivedissections at one of sixteen workstations. Learning is therefore a combination of hands-on dissection and the study of prosectionsperformed by student colleagues. Faculty also perform prosections that are made available to students. In addition, the course includesintegrated teaching of cross-sectional anatomy, radiology and ultrasound in our Virtual Anatomy Lab, alongside hands-on physiology labs andhistopathology labs that utilize a virtual microscope system. Experience in teaching these additional disciplines is a benefit. The positionprovides opportunity to create educational resources and to work collaboratively with a team. Additionally, this faculty member will beresponsible for preparation and grading of assessments, participation in a number of summer and community programs, and other scholarlyactivities. This position will also entail other educational and administrative activities, such as participation in the UConn HealthCoaching Program for medical students and/or serving on governance and operational committees. The successful candidate will beteam-oriented, an effective communicator, and demonstrate their commitment to medical education. The Schools of Medicine and DentalMedicine are co-located with UConn Health, which is an academic medical center located approximately 35 miles from the main UConn campus inStorrs, about 10 miles west of Hartford. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter that summarizes theirexperience, educational philosophy and specific interest in the position along with contact information for three references (or referenceletters). Minimum Qualifications Required - Knowledge, Skill and Ability Ph. D. in a relevantfield Demonstrated experience in anatomical teaching, especially gross anatomy Excellent interpersonal skills, includingoral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching physiology,cellular biology, neuroanatomy and histology
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance