Description
Anatomy Faculty Positions - Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Cell Systems & Anatomy
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
The University of Texas Health San Antonio
Applications are invited for faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Department of Cell Systems and Anatomy (CSA), Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA). We seek candidates with a strong interest and experience in teaching human gross anatomy for dental, medical, health professions, and/or graduate students, including lecture and laboratory courses with dissections. Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, DO, DDS, DVM, dual degrees, or international equivalent degrees.
The ideal applicant will have formal coursework and experience teaching full-body dissection human gross anatomy to dental, medical, or health professional students, enabling them to actively contribute to gross anatomy courses immediately. The Department has a rich history of teaching and research excellence and innovation. Evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching is preferred. Potential applicants are invited to visit our website https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/dcsa/.
The primary educational responsibilities will include contributing to high-quality anatomical instruction, incorporating modern digital technology, preparing and administering courses, delivering lectures, assessing student performance, and collaborating with faculty. Teaching formats include large-group lectures, small group active learning, and cadaveric dissection laboratory sessions. Experience with clinical case-based, team-based, and self-directed active learning pedagogy is preferred. Familiarity with three-dimensional anatomy software programs and virtual platforms is advantageous. The successful applicant will participate in scholarship and departmental, university, and external service activities to enhance their career development as a full faculty member. Research in CSA encompasses graduate and undergraduate health profession education best practices and innovative tools, anatomic variations, cancer biology, aging, neuroscience, and stem cell biology.
In addition to clinical and academic departments, UTHSA is enriched by the Nathan Shock Center for Excellence in Biology of Aging, an NCI-designated Cancer Center, an NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Award, and the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute. UTHSA is designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution. This is a wonderful opportunity for a new faculty member to join a department with outstanding educators and a diverse research portfolio in an institution that values clinical service, teaching, and research.
UTHSA is a Tier One research institution located in northwest San Antonio, which sits as a gateway to the picturesque Texas Hill Country. San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, offering an appealing cost-of-living, vibrant culture, diversity, and rich history.
For full consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position 25000079. Please upload a single PDF including: 1) statement of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) teaching philosophy statement with evidence of instructional experience in human gross anatomy; 4) teaching evaluations if available; 5) research or scholarship plans; and 6) full contact information of at least four academic or professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
