Adjunct Instructor - Basic Sciences
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LocationOakland Campus
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentBasic Sciences Department
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 2, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live3d ago
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Minimum of a Master's degree in either Anatomy or a closely related discipline
At least two years of experience teaching cadaveric anatomy
Be able to teach graduate/medical school-level anatomy courses
Completely dissect two cadavers in preparation for the prosection-based courses
Assist with teaching the laboratory lower extremity cadaveric dissection-based anatomy labs
Assist with teaching cadaveric prosection-based anatomy labs to Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students
Assist in curricular preparation and laboratory course administration for anatomy courses
Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement
Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and being flexible to teach different anatomy course content for different learner cohorts as needed
Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, being held accountable for learner outcomes, and advocate for learners to succeed and excel
Invest in the learners' well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally
Experience teaching graduate and medical school level anatomy
Description:
Job Description Summary:
The Basic Sciences Department at Samuel Merritt University (SMU) in Oakland, California is seeking qualified candidates to teach in the human anatomy cadaver lab for multiple graduate-level programs.
About the company
The University
Samuel Merritt University (SMU) has a long history of educating highly skilled and compassionate health professionals who positively transform the experience of care in diverse communities. The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build and maintain a welcoming and supportive campus environment and affirm diversity as an educational imperative to achieving excellence. The Basic Sciences Department provides excellent instructors for the basic science courses required in our programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Part-time/ Adjuvant Anatomist Responsibilities: The applicant must be able to teach graduate/medical school-level anatomy courses. Here is a list of key responsibilities.
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Assist with teaching the laboratory lower extremity cadaveric dissection-based anatomy labs to podiatric medical students
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Assist with teaching cadaveric prosection-based anatomy labs to Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy students
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Completely dissect two cadavers in preparation for the prosection-based courses
•
Assist in curricular preparation and laboratory course administration for anatomy courses
•
Contribute to student learning, growth, and advancement.
•
Maintain a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and being flexible to teach different anatomy course content for different learner cohorts as needed.
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Demonstrate a high degree of self-efficacy, being held accountable for learner outcomes, and advocate for learners to succeed and excel.
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Invest in the learners’ well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Education and/or Experience:
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Applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in either Anatomy or a closely related discipline. Individuals with experience teaching graduate and medical school level is preferred.
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At least two years of experience teaching cadaveric anatomy
Hiring process
Timeline: Application reviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For additional information please contact:
Mary Premenko-Lanier, PhD
Associate Professor and Interim, Co-Chair
Basic Sciences Department
Samuel Merritt University
The University has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.
Employee Status:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Exempt)
Time Type:
Part time
Job Shift:
Pay Range:
Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000.Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.