Adjunct Professor - Gross Anatomy

Job Summary: The College of Health Sciences at Alvernia University is seeking an adjunct, gross anatomy instructor to contribute to the Master of Medical Science - Physician Associate program. The successful candidate will primarily facilitate large group lectures and small group lab sessions of gross anatomy in the first-year curriculum of the professional phase of the Physician Associate program.

Essential Functions:
• Teaching in the Physician Associate Program;
• Contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of anatomy lecture and laboratory sessions within the Physician Associate Program, ensuring the curriculum aligns with the learning outcomes of the program;
• Promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech;
• Carry out lectures, labs and responsibilities effectively;
• Prepare examination questions as well as grades for a course or portion of a course;
• Meet classes according to published schedule;
• Commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity;
• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics. As we are an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values, all employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability.

Supervision:
• Received: Physician Associate Program Director
• Given: N/A

Required Qualifications:
• Master's Degree or higher in related field
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of anatomy
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Commitment to graduate and professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, and administration/staff

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching gross anatomy /functional with Anatomage-based labs.

Physical Requirements:
• Physical attendance
• Lifting up to 15 pounds at times