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Posted: 11-Jun-26
Type: Full-time
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Internal Number: R152833
Position Overview
The Division of Anatomy at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH invites applications for a full-time, one-year position (with the potential for additional yearly renewal) as a Lecturer in Anatomy for the 2026-2027 academic year. This position is well suited for a candidate who seeks a career in teaching with emphasis on classroom and laboratory anatomical sciences education. Preference will be given to applicants with prior training or experience in anatomy education.
Performance Objectives
The successful candidate will participate in the delivery of anatomical sciences to students at all levels. Responsibilities may include teaching opportunities with undergraduate, graduate and health professional students, as well as contributing to gross anatomy, embryology, histology, and neuroanatomy courses contingent on applicants qualifications. Additional responsibilities may include administrative duties to improve course efficiency, assist in coordinating events for the Anatomy Outreach Program and collaborating with other faculty on curriculum development within anatomy courses in a team-based environment. We seek candidates who have experience teaching diverse populations of students by creating inclusive classrooms and by utilizing innovative pedagogy. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to develop publishable scholarship related to anatomical or education facilitated by collaboration with existing Division faculty.
Education and Experience Requirements
Masters degree in the anatomical sciences or equivalent required. Doctorate in anatomical sciences or equivalent preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with prior training or experience in anatomy education. Evidence of familiarity with dissection-based teaching and preference with laboratory instructional experience. An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop improvement of educational experiences for our students.
Additional Information
The offer for this position will be commensurate with experience.
Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three references. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu
The College
The OSUWMC is consistently ranked among the top 40 medical schools in the United States and among the top 15 public universities. OSUWMC is home to over 20 research centers and institutes and 25 core research laboratories that promote collaboration among experts from virtually all colleges, departments and divisions of Ohio State University. The Ohio State University is one of the premier research institutes in the nation with more than $160 million in research funding annually. The OSUWMC enrolls ~200 students/year and its Lead, Serve & Inspire medical curriculum gives students the opportunity to work alongside expert faculty and staff at one of the nations top academic medical centers. Presented as a three-part, four-year experience, the LSI curriculum fully integrates foundational and clinical science throughout the four-year period. Students gain hands-on experience early in the program through a longitudinal, practice-based clinical service that offers opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to actual patient situations.
Department Information
The mission of the Division of Anatomy is to provide innovative, world-class research and educational opportunities in the Anatomic Sciences. This mission is supported by four core values that include: 1) support research development and innovation in pedagogy, 2) educate with integrity and enthusiasm, 3) mentor with compassion and purpose, and 4) foster productive collaborations on all levels. Our goal is to create an open, collegial, and diverse working environment where the academic growth and development of all faculty, staff and students is supported.
Construction of a new Anatomy Institute at The OSUWMC was completed in January of 2022. This highly innovative and IT- enhanced space includes a new 3,750 square-foot morgue with seven independent laboratory spaces for undergraduate, graduate, medical and dental anatomy as well as specialized laboratories for undergraduate, outreach and medical and dental continuing education programming. The Anatomy Institute represented the first component of a new Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center that was completed in 2024 as part of an innovative model for health sciences education, which creates an environment that fosters the experiences and opportunities necessary for individuals to grow and become tomorrows health care leaders.
The new Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center includes a new 59,400 square-foot Classroom Wing and back renovation of historic Hamilton Hall providing a 225,000 square-foot inter-professional learning facility composed of 33 interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art technology enhanced classrooms, 6,000 square foot student forum, 125-seat Grand Reading Room, 75-person computer center for interdisciplinary student-faculty use and numerous private study rooms and small collaboration spaces. This space also includes new office space designed to house the OSUMC Biomedical Education and Anatomy leadership, faculty and staff including specifically designed office space for Anatomy Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Assistants. The four-story glass atrium health sciences forum overlooks a newly designed Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Quadrangle that provides an outdoor focal point that unites medical, dental, nursing, optometry, and the allied health sciences into a truly interdisciplinary health sciences campus
Support for Faculty Development
Ohio State offers a wealth of resources to help faculty meet day-to-day needs and advance toward long-term goals, including positions of academic leadership. Among the resources are guides on procedures, policies, ethics, and student conduct; campus centers devoted to teaching and learning; and leadership programs that range from several days to several years. https://oaa.osu.edu/faculty-development-and-resources
In addition, The Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME) provides comprehensive faculty career development throughout all domains of an academic medical center. FAME aims to develop faculty to be expert educators, leaders, superlative clinicians and eminent scholars. FAME provides unique opportunities for women and minority faculty who are underrepresented in academic medicine and in leadership. https://medicine.osu.edu/faculty/fame/about-fame
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State Universitys Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.
