Open Rank Teaching Professor(s), Human Gross Anatomy – Department of Biomedical Sciences (CMSRU)

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track teaching professor(s) at the assistant teaching professor/associate teaching professor/teaching professor level to contribute to the instructional offerings in human gross anatomy. This position will entail teaching gross anatomy to first- and second-year medical students in an integrated curriculum. Teaching formats at CMSRU include lecture, small-group active learning, and cadaveric dissection laboratory sessions. Additional academic responsibilities will include preparation of demonstration prosections; advising and mentoring students in the development of scholarly projects; assessing, reviewing, and evaluating student educational activities and progress; serving on university and departmental committees; and contributing to anatomical teaching in the summer programs. Competitive salary, renewable contract and benefits are offered.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D., D.O. or equivalent terminal degree in biomedical sciences or a related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum two years teaching experience in human gross anatomy in a medical, dental, and/or allied health professional school
• Minimum two years of cadaveric dissection experience in a medical, dental, and/or allied health professional school

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Teaching histology in a medical, dental and/or allied health professional school
• Experience with small group teaching (TBL, PBL, Clinical Case-Based Learning)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of multidisciplinary faculty

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is committed to fostering excellence in teaching and in multidisciplinary research. The department consists of 27 faculty with expertise in a wide range of disciplines, from molecular and cell biology to anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and pathology. Our goal is the advancement of learning and knowledge through multidisciplinary scholarship, and delivery of the basic science curriculum for medical, graduate, and undergraduate students. We as a department are committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students.

CMSRU is the only four-year M.D. degree-granting medical school in southern New Jersey. Our medical education building is located in Camden, NJ, close to Philadelphia, in the heart of the Cooper Health Sciences Campus. More information on CMSRU can be found at https://cmsru.rowan.edu/.

CMSRU is part of Rowan University, a top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

More information on CMSRU can be found at https://www.rowan.edu/.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online at Rowan University’s Career Site (https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/) and complete the online application and include the following:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information of three references from whom the applicant has requested letters of support

Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. 

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, [email protected], 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Notes:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

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