Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) seeks an enthusiastic faculty member to join a multi-disciplinary teaching team delivering quality instruction in the anatomical sciences to pre-health professional students, medical students, and medical residents throughout Michigan. Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of commitment to excellence and innovation in medical education with an emphasis on active learning. Primary responsibilities of the position include collaboration with faculty members across the three MSUCOM sites in the implementation of a longitudinal prosection-based medical human gross anatomy curriculum, instruction and oversight of students in the preparation of anatomical prosections, and a longitudinal histology/histopathology curriculum. The position includes opportunities for course and curriculum leadership, administrative duties, and scholarly research related to medical imaging, clinical anatomy and educational programs. This is a 12-month, fixed-term (non-tenure-track) faculty position within the Division of Human Anatomy, Department of Radiology with an anticipated distribution of effort as follows: 80% Teaching, 10% Administrative Roles, 10% Research Effort. The position is based in East Lansing, with occasional travel to satellite educational sites (Detroit, Macomb County) expected. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -human morphology-related basic science discipline

Minimum Requirements

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in any human morphology-related basic science discipline, anatomy, physical anthropology, kinesiology, or a health professional degree (e.g., DO, MD, DDS, DVM, DPT). Doctoral candidates expected to complete the degree no later than May 31, 2026, will also be considered. (This is for Assistant Professor Rank)
• Masters degree minimum for Instructor rank.
• Evidence of significant anatomy laboratory and classroom instruction at the college or medical school level.
• Documented experience in graduate level human dissection.
• Experience in, and strong commitment to, innovative approaches to education and learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively, collegially, and effectively within a diverse student and faculty environment.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-3 years of anatomy classroom and laboratory instruction at the medical school level with dissection experience and documented evidence of exceptional teaching skills.
• Experience in teaching human dissection.
• Knowledge of medical imaging techniques and experience with ultrasound technology and interpretation.
• Experience in teaching other anatomical sciences (tissue structure, neuroanatomy, embryology, pathology).
• Formal training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation and assessment.
• A record of scholarly activity in medical education.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Names and contact information for 3 references. The search committee will not contact reference without first notifying the candidate.

Special Instructions

To assure full consideration, please submit application materials by October 15, 2025; although the position will remain open until filled.

Review of Applications Begins On

10/15/2025

Summary of Health Risks

Blood, serum, tissue and body fluids; TB; Formaldehyde

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

anatomy.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.