Advertising Summary: We invite candidates to apply for a
12-month, open rank (faculty) position in the College of Health
Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. The College is
seeking a colleague to lead and collaborate in teaching and
research, to participate in service to the college and university,
and to contribute to leadership in their profession.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to serve as
course director and teach human anatomy to health professions
students. This position may include teaching responsibilities in
neuroanatomy and neuroscience. The faculty member will demonstrate
an understanding of interdisciplinary and collaborative teaching.
This position will also have scholarship and service
expectations.
Unit: College of Health Professions
Department: Deans Office AHP
Department Summary: The College of Health Professions
encompasses nine departments and the Center on Aging, in a
state-of-the-art building that opened in Fall 2019 on the Medical
College of Virginia (MCV) campus. The college offers a number of
top programs, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and is
committed to fostering multiple opportunities for collaborative
research and interprofessional education. Research support within
the college includes a robust research administration team that
addresses pre- and post-award needs and compliance requirements.
Biostatistical support is also available.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Faculty member will facilitate and teach gross
anatomy instruction across multiple health professions,
demonstrating expertise in diverse laboratory environments ranging
from donor dissection to modern digital and technological
platforms, as well as having additional teaching responsibilities
consistent with their areas of expertise. Teaching responsibilities
also include student advisement, research, and/or mentorship of
capstone projects.
Scholarship: Faculty member will engage in scholarly
activities to enhance knowledge in their home department,
disseminate research findings via scholarly writing and
publication, write, publish, and/or present scholarly documents to
advance the knowledge base of the home department’s profession, and
design and conduct scholarly initiatives, including acquiring grant
funding and overseeing research projects.
Service: The faculty member will serve on department,
college, and/or university committees as necessary, as well as in a
professional capacity in their field.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's (MS) in a relevant discipline
- As applicable, licensure or eligibility for licensure in their
profession in Virginia
- Expertise in human anatomical instruction and curriculum
development at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including
traditional dissection
- Proficiency in anatomical tools and technologies
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills
- Ability to complement and expand the existing expertise in the
College
- An established research agenda and a clear potential for
external funding that complements and expands existing expertise in
the College for tenure-track faculty candidates
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,
or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical doctorate and contemporary experience to teach anatomy
to students in graduate-level health professional programs
- At least 2 years of teaching and course directorship
experience
- Academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DrPH, or DSc) in a relevant
field; ABD would be acceptable
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence using
innovative, active, and evidence-based pedagogy and assessment
methods
- Evidence of career development and growth in the areas of
scholarship, teaching, and service
- Knowledge of the latest technological advances in anatomical
studies
Salary Range: $95,000+ (commensurate with experience and
rank)
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust
benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. CJ
Duppen, DPT
Contact Email: duppenc@vcu.edu