"Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy, DCOM, Knoxville"

Job Description

The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an open rank anatomy faculty member to contribute to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Anatomical Sciences, and PhD in Anatomy Education programs, with other teaching duties in allied health programs and dual enrollment courses as required. The position is a renewable, non-tenure, 12-month appointment based at the satellite location of LMU-DCOM in Knoxville, TN with occasional travel to the main campus in Harrogate, TN. The successful candidate will primarily facilitate large group lectures and small group lab sessions of dissection-based medical gross anatomy in the first-year basic sciences curriculum. Additional teaching in histology, neuroanatomy, and embryology courses as well as in the second-year systems-based curriculum is possible. Researchers in anatomy education, clinical anatomy, biological anthropology, or vertebrate paleontology are especially encouraged to apply to join existing collaborative research teams across campuses. Mentorship of graduate and medical students and participation in department and institutional service is expected. Benefits include a yearly budget for travel, professional development, and books; research startup funds; and an excellent benefits package including four weeks of paid vacation. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Lincoln Memorial University, founded in 1897, is a comprehensive values-based learning community dedicated to providing quality educational experiences at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The University strives to give students a foundation for a more productive life by upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln's life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; and a recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards. The University believes that one of the major cornerstones of meaningful existence is service to humanity. By making educational, service, and research opportunities available to students, Lincoln Memorial University seeks to improve life for the students it serves. While serving students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, the University retains a commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Appalachian region.

Knoxville is in eastern Tennessee on the edge of the scenic Cumberland Plateau in the hills of Appalachia. The university lies within a large metropolitan area that is only 1 hour away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are numerous recreational lakes, rivers, and parks surrounding the region. Knoxville is conveniently situated between several cities: 2 hours from Asheville NC, 2.5 hours from Lexington KY, 3.5 hours from Nashville, and 3.5 hours from Atlanta.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of October 1, 2024 and an expected start date of July 1, 2025. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Adam Kolatorowicz, Search Committee Chair, at adam.kolatorowicz@lmunet.edu or 865-338-5690.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Anatomical Sciences or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in health professions education utilizing evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to increase student engagement and inclusivity. Experience teaching gross anatomy with whole-body donor dissection-based labs. Ability/interest to contribute to embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy courses. Active research program that can include graduate and medical students.

Job Duties

• Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of anatomy laboratory sessions within LMU-DCOM;
• Promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;
• Maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;
• Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech;
• Carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;
• Help present a course, and/or small group discussions;
• Prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;
• Meet classes according to published schedule;
• Commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity;
• Provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and/or elected committees as required;
• Teaching in the Masters of Anatomical Sciences program, Medical Gross Anatomy Courses and PhD in Anatomy program.