Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number FAC00264PO24 Advertised Title Teaching Assistant Professor - Anatomist Campus Columbia College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Cell Biology and Anatomy Advertised Salary Range $85,000-$105,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The School of Medicine Columbia is looking for a Teaching Assistant Professor- Anatomist
The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia (USC SOMC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month professional (non-tenure) track appointment to join a multi-instructor anatomical sciences teaching team providing instruction in cadaver-based human anatomy. Our anatomy team provides training in human anatomy to multiple health-related programs across USC including courses for medical, physician assistant, physical therapy, athletic training, and other graduate level students. The position is open at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic educator who excels at communicating complex concepts and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. The selected candidate will participate in cadaver-based anatomy instruction using a variety of educational approaches, such as flipped-classroom, active-learning, and case and/or team-based learning activities. In addition to instructional duties, this individual will be expected to contribute to curricular development, be open to innovative instructional methods, and participate in faculty development activities to continue their professional development as an educator.
The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to education and a desire to promote student success in the learning environment. This individual will be encouraged to pursue educational/pedagogical scholarly activities and engage in campus service activities supporting the USC SOMC educational mission.
Required Education And Experience
Applicants must possess a doctorate degree such as MD, DPT or PhD in a closely related discipline with prior completion of a cadaver-based human anatomy course.
Preferred Qualifications
Individuals with experience as an instructor or teaching assistant in a cadaver-based human anatomy course combined with expertise in complimentary disciplines such as embryology and/or histology.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/01/2025 Job Open Date 12/16/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
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