Anatomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty, NTE) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Anatomy Instructor (Part-Time Faculty, NTE) (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Company:

The University of Arizona

Job Location:

Tucson, 85724

Category:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req25831

Department: COM Phx Ugrd Medical Education

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Office of Undergraduate Medical Education is hiring clinical anatomy instructors. This is a part-time faculty position and is available immediately to assist with teaching in the Clinical Anatomy block during the fall semester.

Individuals will be required to attend instructor meetings and all the assigned first-year medical student labs for the block. In addition, they will be expected to perform duties as described below. The clinical anatomy laboratory is located in the Health Science Education Building (HSEB) on the downtown Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus.

The successful candidates will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of instructor.

This is a pool position and will only work during the fall semester each year.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here: https://talent.arizona.edu/.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Watch and be knowledgeable about all lectures and lab materials for assigned labs for the Clinical Anatomy block for the first-year medical students.
• Attend all assigned laboratory sessions for the Clinical Anatomy block for first-year medical students.
• Oversee small group exercises and dissections of the willed body donors.
• Attend and participate in instructor meetings.
• Provide competency assessments for assigned students.
• Help set up, proctor and break-down practical exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold a PhD, OTD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Have at least one year of prior experience teaching dissection-based human gross anatomy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one year of prior experience teaching the in clinical anatomy lab at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

Rank: Instructor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: Varies

Job FTE: 0.03 - 0.10

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $50

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 4

Contact Information for Candidates

Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition

talent@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.

If you currently hold a faculty appointment with the College of Medicine-Phoenix, include the title in your letter. If you do not currently hold a faculty appointment, please include a statement indicating your interest in applying for a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Individuals selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.