UNIV - Pre-Clerkship Medical Educator- Open Rank: Regenerative Medicine: Anatomy

Position Requirements:

• PhD in anatomy or a related field and at least three years of experience teaching clinically oriented anatomy including expertise in cadaveric dissection

• Experience teaching medically relevant anatomy in all systems

• Evidence of excellence in teaching utilizing various pedagogical approaches (e.g., lecture-based instruction, large- and small- group teaching, dissection laboratory teaching)

• Willingness to contribute to multidisciplinary biomedical instruction in various education settings

• Experience with formative and summative assessment of medical student performance

Preferred Expertise and Experience:

• Expertise in additional content areas, including histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, and medical imaging would be highly valued 

• Experience with development and implementation of curricula using innovative pedagogical approaches (e.g., team-based or case-based learning, simulation, hybrid teaching models) either in anatomy or across disciplines

• Evidence of educational scholarship

This tenure-track position will be salaried, and the person selected for this position is expected to devote 75-100% effort to this role.  Support for the remainder of the effort may be determined based on the interests and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the home department. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience. Factors that will be considered for selection and for determination of rank include:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, faculty, and students of diverse cultural backgrounds   

• Ability to create measurable goals, set timelines and meet deadlines

• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to approach challenges with flexibility, creativity and innovation

• Experience with learning management systems and other educational platforms to support transition to virtual learning when necessary. Proficiency in software (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• A strong record of academic productivity and evidence of continued scholarship/research in areas of medical education

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter that describes the applicant’s interest in the position, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Anne Bergin, MS

LCME Manager of Accreditation

MUSC College of Medicine Dean’s Office

bergin@musc.edu

Please direct questions about the position to:

Donna Kern, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education
Assistant Dean for Patient Safety and Simulation

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine
MUSC College of Medicine

email: kerndh@musc.edu

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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