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Working/Functional Title

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Position Summary

The College of Human Medicine (MSUCHM) and the College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) at Michigan State University are jointly seeking an enthusiastic faculty member with expertise in teaching human gross anatomy to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering quality instruction in the anatomical sciences to pre-health professionals, medical students, and medical residents throughout the state of Michigan. Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning.  With a primary appointment in MSUCHM, primary responsibilities of the position include collaboration with faculty members across the two MSUCHM sites in the implementation of a longitudinal prosection-based medical human anatomy curriculum, a longitudinal ultrasound skills curriculum, and instruction and oversight of students in the preparation of anatomical prosections. MSUCOM responsibilities include instruction in human anatomy and ultrasound labs throughout the 18-month pre-clerkship curriculum.  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% Service/Administration, 10% Research.  The position is based in East Lansing with occasional travel to satellite educational sites (Grand Rapids, Detroit, Macomb County) expected.  Rank of appointment and starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• At least one year of anatomy classroom and laboratory 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.

Desired 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.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Name, title, address, telephone number of at least 3 professional references (the search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate)

Special Instructions

To assure full consideration, please submit application materials by November 14, 2025; although the position will remain open until filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/30/2025

Summary of Health Risks

Blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; TB; Formaldehyde.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://anatomy.msu.edu/