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Faculty Associate - Anatomy Education
Position Description: The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Faculty Associate with expertise and experience in human anatomy to join the Department of Medical Education (DOME). The successful candidate will be actively working toward completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in anatomical sciences or a closely related discipline, with the expectation that the terminal degree will be completed within one year of the initial hire date.
The Faculty Associate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, and service missions of the Department of Medical Education and School of Medicine. Responsibilities will include teaching, assessment, participation in course and block activities, educational scholarship, and academic service. The individual will participate in Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology (AHE) and other organ-system blocks, as needed and aligned with departmental expertise.
The Faculty Associate will also serve as a small-group facilitator in the Patients, Physicians, and Populations (P3) curriculum and participate in School of Medicine and departmental committees and activities as appropriate.
Major/Essential Functions: • Coordinate dissection, laboratory teaching, and lab-based assessments with appropriate block leadership; • Ensure alignment of anatomical content and laboratory activities with curricular learning objectives and assessment strategies; • Participate in dissection, prosection-based instruction, small-group teaching, and simulation-based learning; • Collaborate with anatomy, basic science, and clinical faculty to support the integration of clinically relevant anatomy throughout the medical curriculum; • Development and quality assurance of prosections and other instructional materials; • Collaboration in the development, implementation, and grading of laboratory assessments; • Coordination of anatomy laboratory teaching personnel and resources; • Evaluation and improvement of anatomy laboratory instruction; and • Participate in educational research and scholarly activities within DOME, including collaborative projects related to medical education, anatomy education, curriculum, assessment, and student learning.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience developing or administering anatomy laboratory assessments, including practical examinations. • Experience integrating clinical applications into anatomy instruction. • Experience with small-group or team-based learning. • Experience with simulation-based or other innovative approaches to anatomy education. • Experience or demonstrated interest in medical education research and scholarship. • Evidence of scholarly activity, including abstracts, presentations, publications, or participation in educational research. • Interest in developing toward future course or block leadership responsibilities.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications: • Master’s degree in anatomy, anatomical sciences, biomedical sciences, or a closely related discipline. • Current enrollment and demonstrated progress in a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree program in anatomical sciences or a closely related discipline, with anticipated completion within one year of the initial hire date. • Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and experience with cadaver-based anatomy education. • Experience teaching anatomy through dissection, prosection, laboratory, small-group, or other active-learning approaches. • Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students within an integrated medical curriculum. • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in medical or health professions education.
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Introduction: Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits: TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member: • Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members • Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more • Retirement Plans • Wellness Programs • Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Visa Information: TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.