Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Anatomy

Posting Details

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Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the
provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes
the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Anatomy

Requisition

202600120F

Rank

Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

Russell & Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department

Dept of Clinical Anatomy

Open Date

10/29/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48527

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Lisa Pabst

Title

Administrative Associate III Clinical Anatomy

925 City Central Ave. Ste. 415

Conroe, Texas 77304

Contact Phone

936-202-5234

Contact Email

ldp028@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

The Department of Clinical Anatomy at the Russell & Glenda
Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine at Sam Houston State
University is seeking a full-time faculty member experienced in
teaching clinical anatomy to medical students or comparable level
healthcare professional trainees (e.g. doctorate level physical
therapy). Duties of the position will include but are not limited
to didactic and lab-based teaching of gross anatomy through
full-body cadaver dissection with a particular focus on clinical
correlations. The position also involves teaching diagnostic
medical imaging, histology, and embryology, with teaching being
required in multiple courses. Research activity, service to the
college, and student advising and mentoring are also
required.

Educational Requirements for the Position

PhD, MD, DO or equivalent degree in medicine, anatomy, or related
field from an accredited university with postdoctoral
experience.

Experience Required for the Position

Candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in an academic
institution teaching anatomy to medical students or comparable
level healthcare professional trainees. Proficiency at writing
board-style (particularly NBOME / NBME ) exam questions will be
expected.

Other Requirements for the Position

The candidate will be required to use curriculum delivery systems
such as Blackboard and exam writing software such as Examsoft.
Experience using different teaching methods such as case-based
learning, ‘flipped classroom’, team-based learning, interactive
large group presentation, and audience response systems is
preferable.

Special Instructions Summary

This position is located at the Russell & Glenda Gordy
College of Osteopathic Medicine in Conroe, Texas.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran
status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure
equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as
interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University
is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have
additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at
SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
§51.215.

Annual
Security and Fire Safety Report

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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Reference Contact Information