JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Anatomy is responsible for traditional lecture and small group instruction to dental and graduate students.  The position also includes integration as a facilitator into the School of Dental Medicine’s problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum.  The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach their area of subject expertise at a Dental School level and able to contribute to the development of the college through research and service.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are a list of academic exercises that may be required as a full-time member of the anatomy faculty from time to time:

• Serve as content expert in area of expertise;
• Serve as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Facilitator;
• Provide examination questions for PBL exams in area of expertise;
• Interview prospective candidates for the School of Dental Medicine (SDM);
• Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students;
• Serve as advisor to at least one student club;
• Serve on committees, as assigned;
• Provide, at minimum, one scholarly activity or research project yearly;
• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.); 
• Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;
• Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction; and
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.); 

• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, medical, facility); 

• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills; 

• Excellent organizational skills; 

• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;  

• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System; 

• Maintain an established work schedule; 

• Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy; 

• Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through; 

• Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands; 

• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials; 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM; 

• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations; 

• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to: Doctorate level of achievement (Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.O., M.D., or Ed. D.) and prior experience of 2-5 years' experience with cadaveric dissection, teaching gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy to graduate and medical students. 

Preference will be given to individuals with a progressive and innovative teaching philosophy and previous experience in a small group teaching or facilitating environment. Additional qualifications to strengthen the applicant include: a strong desire to foster learning in an innovative curriculum, advisement and mentorship of medical students, a positive attitude and progressive teaching philosophy, and ability to contribute to the development of the college through research and service.  

Faculty rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.