Assistant​/Associate​/Professor of Anatomy

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy

Position Information

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Anatomy

Department:
Department DCOM BASIC SCIENCES

Position Category:
Faculty

The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University is seeking an open rank anatomy faculty member to contribute to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Anatomical Sciences, and PhD in Anatomy Education programs, with other teaching duties in allied health programs and dual enrollment courses as required. The position is a renewable, non-tenure, 12-month appointment based at the satellite location of LMU - DCOM in Knoxville, TN with occasional travel to the main campus in Harrogate, TN.

The successful candidate will primarily facilitate large group lectures and small group lab sessions of dissection-based medical gross anatomy in the first-year basic sciences curriculum. Additional teaching in histology, neuroanatomy, and embryology courses as well as in the second-year system s-based curriculum is possible. Researchers in anatomy education, clinical anatomy, biological anthropology, or vertebrate paleontology are especially encouraged to apply to join existing collaborative research teams across campuses.

Mentorship of graduate and medical students and participation in department and institutional service is expected.

Benefits include a yearly budget for travel, professional development, and books; research startup funds; and an excellent benefits package including four weeks of paid vacation. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Lincoln Memorial University, founded in 1897, is a comprehensive values-based learning community dedicated to providing quality educational experiences at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The University strives to give students a foundation for a more productive life by upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln’s life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; and a recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards.

The University believes that one of the major cornerstones of meaningful existence is service to humanity. By making educational, service, and research opportunities available to students, Lincoln Memorial University seeks to improve life for the students it serves. While serving students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, the University retains a commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Appalachian region.

Knoxville is in eastern Tennessee on the edge of the scenic Cumberland Plateau in the hills of Appalachia. The university lies within a large metropolitan area that is only 1 hour away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are numerous recreational lakes, rivers, and parks surrounding the region. Knoxville is conveniently situated between several cities: 2 hours from Asheville NC, 2.5 hours from Lexington KY, 3.5 hours from Nashville, and 3.5 hours from Atlanta.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of October 1, 2024 and an expected start date of July 1, 2025. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Adam Kolatorowicz, Search Committee Chair, atorowicz or .

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Anatomical Sciences or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in health professions education utilizing evidence-based pedagogies and strategies to increase student engagement and inclusivity.
• Experience teaching gross anatomy with whole-body donor dissection-based labs.
• Ability/interest to contribute to embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy courses.
• Active research program that can include graduate and medical students.

Posting Number: F01021P

Job Open Date: 07/01/2025

Job Close Date: 11/30/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

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