Anatomy Lab Manager

Employer: University of Montana
Location: Missoula, Montana, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Dec 31, 2024

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Science & Mathematics, Biology & Life Sciences, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
Employment Type: Full Time

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The University of Montana invites applications for an Anatomy Lab Manager to oversee the administrative operation of the lab spaces, including day-to-day operations, such as ordering supplies, arranging facilities services, and preparing labs for course use; oversees the anatomy lab schedule for education programs (e.g., PT, OT, AT, PA); supports course directors and program curriculum chairs to ensure successful delivery of the anatomy curricula across all programs; supports lab instruction in courses that utilize the lab space.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in development of lab strategic plan.
Oversees & ensures that day-to-day lab operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
Oversees procurement, disposition, and tracking of human anatomical donors and specimens.
Prepares and maintains educational technology, models and anatomical specimens.
Oversees all daily, monthly & annual financial activities including transactions, analysis, & reporting.
Supervises 1-4 staff, such as graduate student Teaching Assistants.
Provides oversight of students working on dissection and/or participates in dissection of anatomical donors as needed to ensure that specimens and anatomical models are prepared for instructional needs.
Serves as support to lab instructors in courses that utilize the lab space (undergraduate and graduate level human anatomy and neuroanatomy courses).
Working with Anatomy faculty, partners with academia and organizations to continue to innovate & enhance lab programs.
Manages lab events designed to implement objectives for UM degree programs.
Oversees the ongoing development and refinement of the program's/project's current and future curriculum and course offerings in consultation with Advisory Committee and Director.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local & NU laws, regulations, policies & procedures; adheres to OSHA and EPA guidelines and works to update policies as appropriate.
Oversees creation &/or implementation of associated training.
With Anatomy Faculty Advisory Committee, develops and implements a comprehensive, visionary program/project strategy designed to continually improve programs and efficiencies, and build internal/external engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
Five (5) years program/project administration or other relevant experience.
Practical experience or academic exposure in the field of Anatomy and Physiology.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and schedule in an efficient and productive manner.
Flexibility and ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks and to meet deadlines.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to foster and support a collaborative, respectful environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in anatomy or adjacent field.
Familiarity with graduate health professions anatomy curricula and environment.
Experience managing teaching labs.
Experience working in a University setting.

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

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University of Montana.

At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.

As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.

The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.

Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.

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