Open Rank Faculty in Anatomy, Neuroanatomy & Histology

Open Rank Faculty in Anatomy, Neuroanatomy & Histology


At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM’s strategic vision. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

We are currently seeking to fill our Open Rank Faculty in Anatomy, Neuroanatomy & Histology position at the South Georgia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Position Description:

PCOM South Georgia is seeking a qualified individual to educate Osteopathic medical students and Biomedical Masters students in Anatomy at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. PCOM is committed to preparing professionals for the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. We are looking for proactive, engaged, and innovative individuals to help define and shape the future of medical and scientific education. PCOM’s South Georgia campus features a new, modern campus equipped with a state of the art anatomy laboratory and simulation center.

Faculty members develop meaningful relationships with students for academic, career, and personal advising, and all faculty contribute to the PCOM’s mission through active participation on committees and other activities of the institution. Uniquely, PCOM South Georgia emphasizes the importance of rural healthcare and the impact our students can have while practicing medicine amongst underserved populations.

PCOM offers a competitive Benefits package while living in the safe and affordable small town of Moultrie, GA. Local amenities allow for a relaxed pace of life with multiple natural recreation sites nearby (i.e. GA and FL State Parks, FL Gulf Coast).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Educate students in the clinically orientated anatomical sciences (Gross anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy) in the classroom and cadaver dissection laboratory.
  
  
• Create assessments for osteopathic and biomedical students.
  
  
• Serve in leadership and membership capacities on college and campus committees.
  
  
• Evaluate student progress in learning appropriate medical and scientific knowledge. Communicate these evaluations to the student and administrative/faculty members as appropriate.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements:

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Education:

• A Ph.D., M.D., or D.O. degree is required.
  
  

Experience:

• Required experience in dissecting (trained in classical human anatomy dissection preferred) in an educational setting, preferably a medical school.
  
  
• Applicants with expertise in histology and/or neuroanatomy will be preferred, but not required.
  
  
• Three (3) years of experience in medical education is preferred, but not required.
  
  
• Experience in active learning is preferred.
  
  
• Experience in a collaborative approach to education is preferred.
  
  
• Open to non-traditional research.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• None
  
  

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting
  
  
• Working within proximity of formaldehyde
  
  

Application Instructions:

All inquiries MUST include:

• Curriculum vitae
  
  
• Letter of intent
  
  
• Statement of teaching philosophy
  
  

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.