ACOM Assistant /Associate Professor /Professor of Anatomy/Faculty

Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryThe Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is now recruiting for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy. This is a full-time position teaching first and second-year medical students. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in anatomy or a related field with training in human anatomy. The selected faculty member will be a member of a team teaching in a cadaver-based clinically orientated Gross Anatomy course. A background in teaching gross anatomy, histology, and/or neuroanatomy is preferred. The faculty member is expected to contribute to the development of scholarly programs in areas of their choosing. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package.Interested candidates should email their CV and letter of interest to Dr. James Foster, Associate Dean, at jfoster@acom.edu.Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities:The Assistant /Associate Professor of Anatomy reports to the Associate Dean and has responsibility for, but not limited to, the following:Evaluate, develop, and deliver course material to ensure a high-quality curriculum for ACOM students.Contribute to medical student instruction through classroom teaching and personalized mentoring.Assess student progress and communicate evaluations to students and relevant faculty/administrators.Mentor, advise, and supervise medical and other health professional students.Participate in college and faculty committees in leadership and membership capacities.Attend professional and scientific meetings to enhance personal knowledge and contribute to professional development.Conduct applicant interviews for the DO program upon request.Engage in scientific research or scholarly activities related to areas of expertise.Perform other duties as directed by the Associate Dean.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Possess exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.Strong organizational and detail-oriented approach.Qualifications:Earned doctorate in Anatomy or related field;Demonstrated experience in teaching in an accredited college preferred;Previous academic experience in an osteopathic institution or other medical college with experience working in an integrated curriculum preferred;For consideration as an Associate or full Professor, at least 5‐8 years’ experience in an academic setting at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.Physical Requirements (required for labor liability purposes (i.e. ADA, Worker’s Comp)Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) an employee must be able to perform the essential job functions (with or without accommodation). This refers to tasks that are fundamental, and not marginal or unnecessary, to the fulfillment of the position objectives. In the position details, essential functions, is criteria that indicates the functions that are essential to the position.AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT PERFORMING ACTIVITY(None, Up to ⅓, ⅓ to ½, ⅔ and more)Stand: Up to 1/4Walk: Up to 1/4Sit: Up to3/4Talk or hear: 1.0Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Up to 1/2Push/Pull: noneStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: noneReach with hands and arms: Up to 1/2Taste or smell: noneLift up to 10 pounds: yes Lift up to 25 pounds: noneLift up to 50 pounds: noneLift up to 100 pounds (with assistance): none Lift more than 100 pounds (with assistance): noneWORK ENVIRONMENTWet, humid conditions (non-weather): noneWork near moving mechanical parts: noneFumes or airborne particles: yes with PPEToxic or caustic chemicals: Yes with PPEOutdoor weather conditions: noneExtreme cold (non-weather): noneExtreme heat (non-weather): noneRisk of electrical shock: noneWork with explosives: noneRisk of radiation: noneVibration: noneREPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS (NUMBER OF HOURS- 0, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7 )Repetitive use of foot control noneRight only-Left only-Both-Repetitive use of hands: Right only-Left only-Both- 5-6Grasping: Simple/light: Right only-Left only-Both- 5-6Grasping: Firm/heavy: Right only-Left only-Both- 0-1Fine dexterity: Right only-Left only-Both- 5-6SPECIAL VISION REQUIREMENTS: (X all that apply)Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) XDistance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) XColor Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) XDepth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) XAbility to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) XNo Special Vision RequirementsTYPICAL NOISE LEVEL: WORK SETTING: X all that apply)Very quiet Quiet Moderate noise XLoud NoiseVery Loud Noise HEARING ABILITY: (X all that applyAbility to hear alarms on equipmentAbility to hear patient/client callAbility to hear instructions XSPECIAL DEMANDS NOT LISTED:ShiftDayShift DetailsFirstFTE1TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Full time