Anatomy Instructor - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University
Description
Job Posting Title:
Anatomy Instructor
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - School of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Alexander Murashov
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine Building
Pay Grade:
Academic
Job Description:
The Anatomy Instructor participates in the delivery of lecture and laboratory material (gross- and micro-anatomy) for the Form & Function courses to first year veterinary students in the veterinary professional curriculum; assists with the preparation of all teaching materials related to the assigned teaching responsibilities; conducts scholarly activities; mentors professional and graduate students and contributes service at the department, school, and university levels.
Job Responsibilities:
60% - The instructor participates in the delivery of lecture material and the laboratory anatomy courses to first year veterinary students in the veterinary professional curriculum.
25% - The instructor assists with maintaining and preparing all teaching materials related to the assigned teaching responsibilities; this includes prosecting and embalming anatomical specimens.
10% - The instructor mentors professional and graduate students and contributes service at the department, school, and university level.
5% - The instructor conducts scholarly activities. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent and 1+ years of teaching experience in gross anatomy lab/ lecture settings.
Degree Substitute - Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D in Veterinary Medical Sciences and 1+ years of teaching experience in gross anatomy lab/ lecture settings.
Special or Physical Qualifications:
*Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.
Required to be capable of lifting 50+ pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, and squatting.