Assistant/Associate Professor

Description

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Medical Education

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Medical Education at Tufts University School of Medicine invites applications for a non-tenure, faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Medical Education to begin as soon as September 1, 2024. While candidates at the Assistant Professor level are preferred, candidates at the Associate level will also be considered. We are seeking an individual with expertise in teaching gross anatomy and the ability and/or interest to also teach physiology or pathology in the Medical, Dental, Physician Assistant, and MS in Biomedical Sciences programs. This faculty member will also be expected to engage in educational scholarship, student advising/mentoring, and service on committees. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for innovative scholarship, and a strong track record of excellence in teaching, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree M.D., DO, or Ph.D., in anatomy or related discipline
• Three years of experience teaching didactic and laboratory medical gross anatomy with cadaver dissection.
• Experience also teaching physiology and/or pathology is strongly preferred 
• A strong track record of excellence in teaching
• Evidence of innovative educational scholarship. This may include funding for scholarly activity, publications in peer-reviewed journals or presentations at conferences within the field of expertise.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following documents to (insert website link): 1) Cover letter; 2) Curriculum vitae; 3) Statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly work, which should include approaches to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 4) Contact information for 3-4 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about this position please contact Dr. Jeffrey Marchant at jeffrey.marchant@tufts.edu

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.

 

 

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