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Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Anatomy - School of Dental Medicine

Overview

Date Posted:

10/22/2025

Location:

LECOM Bradenton Dental School

Address:

4800 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

City:

Bradenton

State:

FL

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Anatomy is responsible for traditional lecture and small group instruction to dental and graduate students. The position also includes integration as a facilitator into the School of Dental Medicine’s problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach their area of subject expertise at a Dental School level and able to contribute to the development of the college through research and service.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are a list of academic exercises that may be required as a full-time member of the anatomy faculty from time to time:

+ Serve as content expert in area of expertise;

+ Serve as Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Facilitator;

+ Provide examination questions for PBL exams in area of expertise;

+ Interview prospective candidates for the School of Dental Medicine (SDM);

+ Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students;

+ Serve as advisor to at least one student club;

+ Serve on committees, as assigned;

+ Provide, at minimum, one scholarly activity or research project yearly;

+ Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans…etc.);

+ Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;

+ Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;

+ Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;

+ Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;

+ Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;

+ Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;

+ Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;

+ Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;

+ Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction; and

+ Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA…etc.);

• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, medical, facility);

• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;

• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;

• Maintain an established work schedule;

• Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;

• Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;

• Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;

• Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;

• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM;

• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;

• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and

• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to: Doctorate level of achievement (Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.O., M.D., or Ed. D.) and prior experience of 2-5 years' experience with cadaveric dissection, teaching gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy to graduate and medical students.

Preference will be given to individuals with a progressive and innovative teaching philosophy and previous experience in a small group teaching or facilitating environment. Additional qualifications to strengthen the applicant include: a strong desire to foster learning in an innovative curriculum, advisement and mentorship of medical students, a positive attitude and progressive teaching philosophy, and ability to contribute to the development of the college through research and service.

Faculty rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience.