Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy - Harlem Campus
- Location
- US-NY-New York
- Work type
- Full-Time
- Added
- 2026-08-07
Job description
Overview
The Department of Anatomy at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM) seeks a 12-month, full-time, exempt Open Rank Faculty of Anatomy at the Harlem, NY campus. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., M.D., or equivalent) or a master's degree with two years of relevant teaching experience. Teaching responsibilities include human gross anatomy at TouroCOM Harlem for osteopathic medical students. This role requires a balance between teaching, research, and service.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a content expert and teach within the Clinical Anatomy and Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses for osteopathic medical students.
- Engage actively in supporting the teaching mission of the department, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
- Participate in faculty development, campus committee membership and leadership, curricular development activities, applicant interviews, and student advising as assigned.
- Perform independent research/scholarly activity and serve as a mentor for student research activities.
- Contribute to the academic mission of the University through professional service at the Campus and University level and in professional organizations at the local, regional, national, and international level.
- Additional teaching opportunities are available for the MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences, Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroanatomy courses.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Doctoral degree in anatomy or other terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O., or M.D.), or a master's degree in anatomy with two years of relevant teaching experience.
- Experience with human donor dissection required; experience with plastinated specimens and virtual anatomy resources a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge required to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite, online learning management systems (Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Zoom).
- Must be able to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of and adherence to relevant rules and regulations (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA).
- Flexibility with respect to the performance of other duties as needed/assigned for the COM.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to learn, including but not limited to, Exam Soft program, iClicker, and online learning management systems (Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Zoom).
Travel
- This position is an in-person position at the Harlem campus. Travel to professional academic conferences, as approved by the Department Chair.
- Occasional travel for conferences.
Working Conditions
- Extensive use of computers, task trainers, and simulators.
- Extensive time sitting and standing.
- Able to lift up to 5-10 lbs.
- Standing for an extended period of time in a lab setting.
