"Assistant Professor of Human Anatomy"

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) seeks an enthusiastic faculty member to join a multi-disciplinary teaching team delivering quality instruction in the anatomical sciences to pre-health professional students, medical students, and medical residents throughout Michigan. Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning. Primary responsibilities of the position include collaboration with faculty members across the three MSUCOM sites in the implementation of a longitudinal histology/histopathology curriculum, a longitudinal prosection-based medical human gross anatomy curriculum, and instruction and oversight of students in the preparation of anatomical prosections. The position includes opportunities for course and curriculum leadership, administrative duties, and scholarly research related to medical imaging, clinical anatomy, and educational programs. This is a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) faculty position within the Division of Human Anatomy, Department of Radiology with an anticipated distribution of effort as follows: 80% Teaching, 10% Administrative Roles, 10% Research Effort. The position is based in East Lansing, with occasional travel to satellite educational sites (Detroit, Macomb County) expected. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in any human morphology-related basic science discipline, anatomy, physical anthropology, kinesiology, or a health professional degree (e.g., DO, MD, DDS, DVM, DPT). Doctoral candidates expected to complete the degree no later than May 31, 2026, will also be considered.
• Evidence of significant anatomy laboratory and classroom instruction at the college or medical school level.
• Documented experience in graduate level human dissection.
• Experience in, and strong commitment to, innovative approaches to education and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively, collegially, and effectively within a diverse student and faculty environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the medical school level with dissection experience and documented evidence of exceptional teaching skills.
• Experience in teaching human dissection.
• Knowledge of medical imaging techniques and experience with ultrasound technology and interpretation.
• Experience in teaching other anatomical sciences (tissue structure, neuroanatomy, embryology, pathology).
• Formal training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation and assessment.
• A record of scholarly activity in medical education.