KCOM - Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor

A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, Missouri, United States

About this position

Description:

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor on the Kirksville, MO campus. This position reports to the KCOM Department Chair of Anatomy. The Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor will develop and deliver anatomy curricula for medical students; can bridge between medical practices and anatomical sciences. The Clinical Anatomist/Assistant Professor will lead labs, lectures, and case presentations; collaborate with clinicians to provide expertise on anatomical variations or structures related to surgical procedures.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Strategic Vision and Alignment - Follow strategic leadership; aligning goals with KCOM and ATSU missions.
  • Curriculum and Pedagogical Excellence - Cultivating excellence in teaching; advancing innovation in curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment; ensuring continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
  • Research and Scholarship Advancement – Support research, grant activity, and interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Assessment and Quality Assurance - Ensuring continuous improvement through meaningful assessment and quality enhancement initiatives. 
  • Internal and External Representation - Representing the department within the college and university; engaging in professional service in the broader academic community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 


Requirements:

Education & Experience 

  • DO/MD (or equivalent terminal degree in closely related field) degree required.
  • 1-3 years experience preferred. 
  • Demonstrated knowledge in departmental area, higher education leadership, pedagogy, and scholarly research. 
  • Strong understanding of osteopathic principles and medical education preferred.
  • Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and research settings.
  • Passionate about advancing medical education, research, and the osteopathic mission.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.


A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.