Assistant Professor Of Human Anatomy

Faculty Position in Human Anatomy Basic Science Department – California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, California, USA

Description: Faculty Position, Assistant Professor rank depending on qualifications, Department of Basic Science, California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA

Supervisor: Chair, Department of Basic Science

Effort: Full-time, exempt, Salary Negotiable DOE

Requirements: Ph.D. or MD

Goals and Objectives: The College of Medicine has an opening for an Assistant Professor faculty member, a renewable non-tenured position, responsible for the medical education in pre-doctoral translational educational programs. CNUCOM has developed an innovative medical education program with vertical and horizontal integration. You will be joining a team of highly committed faculty responsible for the development, design, and implementation of all components of the medical education program using Course Learning Objectives and College of Medicine adopted Program Learning Objectives. To ensure faculty success, professional development opportunities are available in pedagogy through the Institute of Teaching & Learning and scholarly research.

The responsibilities for this position will include all of the following: serving the academic mission of the Department in teaching research to medical students, performing scholarly activities, and providing institutional service. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to perform data-driven enhancements of the electives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach and mentor first and second year medical students
• Lead a systems-based course, as assigned
• Support student remediation planning and activities
• Design/deliver outstanding student experience, attending to all curriculum matters, as well as maintaining a learning environment that promotes mutual respect and professional behavior on the part of faculty, staff and students
• Provide course schedules, syllabi, and information for educational database, and submit student assessment/grades in a timely manner
• Participate in scholarly activities and/or research
• Participate in faculty development programs
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees
• Provide clinical service (negotiable, if applicable)
• Work with Dean and Accreditation team in all aspects of functions and activities including, but not limited to gathering & presenting data relevant to demonstration of compliance with accreditation standards
• Collate student and faculty research activities, publications, grants, and other research activities relevant to demonstrate student & faculty research of the accreditation standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD)
• Experience and documented accomplishments in mentoring/teaching medical students
• Documented scholarship in medical education
• Ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary environment

Qualities:

• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge about design of adult learning and active learning educational experiences
• Commitment to professional excellence

Highlights:

California Northstate University College of Medicine (CNUCOM) is a new allopathic medical education program approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The curriculum uses a horizontally- and vertically-integrated interdisciplinary clinical presentation approach. Clinical presentations (patients’ chief complaints) are the framework within which basic and clinical science knowledge will be built. The integrated curriculum introduces the students to basic and clinical sciences for the first two years. In the third and fourth years, a community-based, clinical training model is being adopted.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For full consideration, candidates should provide curriculum vitae with at least three references. All candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, articulating how their knowledge, experience, and beliefs have prepared them to function in support of California Northstate University's vision and mission statements. Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references, and any additional information to the HR Department hr@cnsu.eduThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

California Northstate is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. For inquiries, please contact us at: e-mail:hr@cnsu.edu and/or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. telephone: (916) 686-7300.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person