Anatomical Sciences Educator - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Company: Florida Atlantic University
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs . Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an
internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee
account. Position Summary: The Charles E. Schmidt College of
Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an innovative,
dynamic and collaborative faculty member to serve as an Anatomical
Sciences Educator in the undergraduate medical education (UME)
curriculum. The Anatomical Sciences Educator will join a team of
faculty who teach throughout the pre-clerkship curriculum and will
have a primary focus on integrated anatomy instruction in both
classroom and laboratory settings. In addition, the successful
candidate will have opportunities to teach in other disciplines
aligned with experience and expertise, such as pathology or
histology. The Anatomical Sciences Educator’s responsibilities are
primarily: Teaching and Related Activities Create and present
educational sessions that meet established learning objectives for
anatomy instruction and collaborate with faculty to integrate
material across courses. Serve as an anatomy lab instructor
throughout the first-year curriculum, including all organ systems
and structures covered in the Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences
course and the Neuroscience and Behavior course. Assist in the
creation of cadaveric prosected specimens for instructional use.
Staff weekly open lab hours to provide additional guidance and
support to students. Develop and conduct technology-based
educational sessions. Assist with preparation and administration of
anatomy exams and assessments. Create and present educational
sessions in other foundational sciences aligned with expertise such
as embryology, histology, neuroscience, physiology and/or
pathology. Serve as a facilitator for small group problem-based
learning sessions (PBL, IQ, SLIQ) and other case-based teaching
sessions. Serve as a course director within the UME program as
opportunities arise. Participate in course grading committees and
assist with course remediation as applicable. Assess and respond to
quality improvement needs as applicable throughout the curriculum.
Serve as an instructor in the College of Medicine graduate programs
as opportunities arise. Advise and mentor medical students as well
as graduate students and residents, as applicable. Scholarship and
Related Activities Remain updated with advancements in anatomical
sciences and medical education. Conduct scholarly work related to
medical education, anatomy, pathology, histology, clinical
practice, or other areas of interest. College of Medicine and
University Service Serve on College of Medicine and University
committees as required or requested. Clinical Activities Clinical
work may be possible based on candidate qualifications and practice
opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: • An MD or DO, or PhD in
Anatomy or closely related field. • For MD and DO candidates,
Florida medical licensure is required upon hire. ABMS or AOA board
eligibility or certification is required. Desired Qualifications: •
ABMS or AOA board specialization in Anatomic Pathology, Forensic
Pathology, Surgery or other related discipline is preferred. • 3 to
5 years of teaching experience, preferably in classroom and
laboratory settings • Experience in medical education • Experience
in teaching anatomic dissection • Experienced use of
technology-based instructional methods • Demonstrated track record
of scholarship and closely related activities (i.e., invited
lectures, enduring materials, peer-reviewed publications and/or
grant-funded projects) Salary: Commensurate with Experience College
or Department: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Location:
Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline:
2026-03-31 Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has
been reopened; all previous applicants are still under
consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until
filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject
to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the
currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job
website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required
employment application for this recruitment and submitting the
related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits
the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A
maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.
If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please
combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed
the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of
required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full
consideration are to provide the following: (1) a cover letter
detailing their interest and how they qualify for this role, (2) a
curriculum vitae, (3) copies of terminal or qualifying degrees and
if applicable, documentation of board certification, and (4) any
other relevant supporting documentation. Transcripts: The selected
candidate for this position is required to submit an official
transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s
credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly,
for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an
organization belonging to the National Association of Credential
Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the
evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas,
dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential
file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be
issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual
applicant. Background Screening: Selected candidates must
successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to
the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a
criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle
check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening
check. Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please
call 561-297-3057. 711
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