Anatomical Sciences Educator - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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Position Summary:

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an innovative, dynamic and collaborative faculty member to serve as an Anatomical Sciences Educator in the undergraduate medical education (UME) curriculum.

The Anatomical Sciences Educator will join a team of faculty who teach throughout the pre-clerkship curriculum and will have a primary focus on integrated anatomy instruction in both classroom and laboratory settings. In addition, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach in other disciplines aligned with experience and expertise, such as pathology or histology.

The Anatomical Sciences Educator’s responsibilities are primarily:

Teaching and Related Activities

Create and present educational sessions that meet established learning objectives for anatomy instruction and collaborate with faculty to integrate material across courses.

Serve as an anatomy lab instructor throughout the first-year curriculum, including all organ systems and structures covered in the Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences course and the Neuroscience and Behavior course.

Assist in the creation of cadaveric prosected specimens for instructional use.

Staff weekly open lab hours to provide additional guidance and support to students.

Develop and conduct technology-based educational sessions.

Assist with preparation and administration of anatomy exams and assessments.

Create and present educational sessions in other foundational sciences aligned with expertise such as embryology, histology, neuroscience, physiology and/or pathology.

Serve as a facilitator for small group problem-based learning sessions (PBL, IQ, SLIQ) and other case-based teaching sessions.

Serve as a course director within the UME program as opportunities arise.

Participate in course grading committees and assist with course remediation as applicable.

Assess and respond to quality improvement needs as applicable throughout the curriculum.

Serve as an instructor in the College of Medicine graduate programs as opportunities arise.

Advise and mentor medical students as well as graduate students and residents, as applicable.

Scholarship and Related Activities

Remain updated with advancements in anatomical sciences and medical education.

Conduct scholarly work related to medical education, anatomy, pathology, histology, clinical practice, or other areas of interest.

College of Medicine and University Service

Serve on College of Medicine and University committees as required or requested.

Clinical Activities

Clinical work may be possible based on candidate qualifications and practice opportunities.

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:• An MD or DO, or PhD in Anatomy or closely related field.

• For MD and DO candidates, Florida medical licensure is required upon hire. ABMS or AOA board eligibility or certification is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• ABMS or AOA board specialization in Anatomic Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Surgery or other related discipline is preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in classroom and laboratory settings

• Experience in medical education

• Experience in teaching anatomic dissection

• Experienced use of technology-based instructional methods

• Demonstrated track record of scholarship and closely related activities (i.e., invited lectures, enduring materials, peer-reviewed publications and/or grant-funded projects)

Salary:Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Location:Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:N/A

Application Deadline: 2025-09-01

Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter detailing their interest and how they qualify for this role, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) copies of terminal or qualifying degrees and if applicable, documentation of board certification, and (4) any other relevant supporting documentation.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

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