BSOM Director of Anatomy
On-siteAtchison, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Lead the anatomy program and laboratory by providing academic and administrative leadership over faculty, lab managers, and technicians. Develop, implement, and continuously improve an integrated curriculum that connects structural relationships to osteopathic principles, imaging, and patient care. Manage cadaver acquisition, maintenance, and ethical disposition while instructing students through lectures, dissections, and emerging technologies like VR and AR. Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff; establish safety policies; and align instruction with COCA accreditation standards and BSOM mission values. Engage in research, scholarly activity, and institutional governance to support student formation and program outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in anatomy, anatomical sciences, biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
- A DO, MD, or other terminal degree with substantial expertise in human anatomy and/or an MS in Anatomy with > 5 years' experience in an osteopathic medical education setting
- Demonstrated expertise in human gross anatomy
- Experience with VR, AR, XR, and the inclusion of diagnostic imaging integration
- Experience teaching anatomy in a medical, health professions, graduate, or comparable professional education environment
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership within an academic environment
- Experience with cadaveric anatomy and human anatomy laboratory instruction
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and team-building skills
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, student learning, and continuous curricular improvement
- Ensure and support mission alignment and achievement of SOM goals
- Familiarity with anatomical gift or body donor programs
Desired Qualifications
- A DO, MD, or other terminal degree with substantial expertise in human anatomy and/or an MS in Anatomy with > 5 years' experience in an osteopathic medical education setting may also be considered
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