Anatomy Faculty RHEC

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This Gross Anatomy faculty position is located at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Science Education Complex (RHEC) on the University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK) Campus in Kearney, Nebraska. The gross anatomy lab is state-of-the-art and the RHEC has extensive clinical simulation facilities.

This role works collaboratively with other College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) and College of Medicine (COM) faculty on both the Kearney and Omaha campuses. In collaboration with other faculty and staff, this role ensures the gross anatomy laboratory is a functional, safe, and properly equipped learning environment that meets all accreditation standards. This role supports the exchange of donor bodies and preparing the donors for use in classes, assisting with both dissection and prosection

This role collaborates with other faculty for the development, teaching and evaluation of CAHP anatomy and physiology courses. This role requires a willingness and comfort with teaching anatomy and physiology at different depths and in innovative ways to serve the needs of the various professional programs in the CAHP.

Classes are held in person for students at the RHEC. Classes are held via synchronous, fully interactive A/V technology for students at the UNMC Omaha Campus. Some courses may be blended or entirely online.

Master’s degree in Anatomy.

Thorough knowledge of gross anatomy, basic neuroanatomy, basic embryology, basic physiology, and cross-sectional anatomy experience are required.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph. D. and one to two years of experience teaching in the allied health professions.
Consideration will be given to individuals who are actively pursuing a doctoral degree and intend to defend within 12-18 months.

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Bodily fluids of donor bodies. Chemicals used in embalming bodies – formaldehyde and phenol. Wear scrubs, lab coats, gloves, and PPE.
Scalpels and saws.

Writing, keyboarding. and mousing.
Use of microscopes, pipettes, and lab equipment.

A teaching philosophy statement and three reference letters will be required.

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