Description

Department:
Anatomical Science and Neurobiology
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID:
R108258
Position Description:

The Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking to hire a full-time faculty member to teach dissection-based Gross Anatomy as part of our integrated curricula for health care professionals and graduate students. This is an open track 12-month appointment with a rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. Candidates must have a PhD in a related field and a strong record of relevant teaching experience, with a preference for 3 or more years of experience.

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with other anatomy faculty members as part of an interdisciplinary and inquiry-based health science curriculum that includes case-based and team-based learning.
• Work collaboratively to prepare cadaveric dissections and student lab activities.
• Instruct students in weekly lecture and lab sessions and facilitate multidisciplinary application-based learning exercises.
• Participate in the instruction of other anatomical sciences disciplines that are part of the departmental teaching portfolio, including histology, embryology and neuroanatomy.
• While this is an educator position, candidates are expected to engage in scholarly activity that includes collaborative research or the development of innovative teaching techniques, as well as participate in departmental and university committee service.

Review of applications will begin immediately and close when the position is filled. Required documents for application should include, but are not limited to:

• Current CV
• Teaching philosophy statement that may also include research and/or diversity philosophy
• 2-3 trainee letters
• List of 3 references

The Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology is committed to creating campus environments that support the success of all students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services that effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our student populations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.