Kirksville, MO, 63501, USA
111 days ago
MOSDOH - Assistant Professor Integrated Human Sciences
**Description** A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time exempt Assistant Professor of Integrated Human Sciences on the Kirksville, MO campus. The Assistant Professor of Integrated Human Sciences will implement and evaluate the integrated human science predoctoral curriculum and will help teach biomedical sciences including but not limited to all aspects of anatomy (neuroanatomy, and systemic anatomy, embryology and histology) and research mentoring duties. **Major Job Duties** + Work with the Director, Integrated Human Sciences to develop, implement, and assess an academically sound plan for delivery of integrated human science content across the four years of the MOSDOH DMD program. + Help maintain and improve the integrated human science curriculum by identifying gaps, inappropriate overlaps, and inconsistencies. + Work with the Director, Integrated Human Sciences, Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, and Office of Academic Affairs staff to schedule courses and faculty for the integrated human sciences curriculum. + Deliver didactic content for all assigned anatomy and other coursework as assigned as well as provide items for examinations, quizzes, remediation, retakes, and other assessments including mapping. + Develop and/ or revise course and learning objectives, associated assessments, and provide curriculum mapping. + Deliver gross anatomy lab demonstrations and dissections. + Produce adjunctive educational materials including but not limited to demonstration videos for the students to reference. + Maintain and revise didactic content (lecture materials) as directed. + Maintain and revise laboratory manual content and written examination content. + Help students achieve competence in Human Sciences and critical thinking. + Assess student progress and implement remediation requirements. + Identify challenges to the Biomedical and Dental Sciences curriculum and propose appropriate resolutions. + Work with the Assistant Dean, Simulation Clinic, and Pre-Clinical Education and Skills Acquisition Course Director to supervise students in simulation clinic activities as assigned. + Serve on MOSDOH Committee(s) as assigned. + Conduct research, contribute to securing grants, and publish findings in their field of study. + Serve as PI of internal (or external) grant-funded research and collaborate on other faculty research projects/initiatives. + Publish research findings and present at conferences. + Assist with instructional and other research mentoring duties, as assigned by the Assistant Dean, Research. + Other duties as assigned. **Job Responsibilities** + Gross anatomy, Histology, and Biochemistry (didactic and laboratory). + Student assessment and curriculum evaluation, planning, and implementation. + Assist with instructional and other research mentoring duties, as assigned. **Education/Experiences** + Doctorate-DMD/DDS/BDS, PhD in Anatomy. + Knowledge of human anatomy and general dentistry. + 5-10 years in higher education - clinical and didactic experiences; especially at the pre-doctoral level. + Faculty appointment to MOSDOH needed at the assistant professor level or higher. **Skills** + Advanced written and verbal communication. + Excellent lecture and demonstration skills for a pre-doctoral audience. + This individual must have a track record of independent research contributions. **Equipment** + Standard computer equipment. + Applicant must be willing to receive training on advanced educational technology devices and incorporate said devices into curriculum delivery. **Personal Characteristics/Traits** + Willing to work with all students, faculty, and staff in a collegial manner. + Excellent communication skills in both a lecture (large audience) format and in the laboratory setting. + Tailor communication skills to different learning styles so that all students can benefit. + Patient and calm temperament so as to encourage student development and student confidence as they progress through the pre-clinical curriculum. + Personable, with a positive attitude. + Organized and detail-oriented, and also adaptable and open to new ideas. ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits. A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. **Qualifications** **Education** **Required** + Doctorate or better In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.
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