Description
The Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health Shreveport, School of Medicine, is seeking a dedicated and student-centered educator to join our faculty as a full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor of Anatomy (non-tenure track). This is a 12-month faculty appointment beginning January 2, 2026.
About the Position
The successful candidate will play an integral role in the delivery of anatomical sciences across multiple academic programs, including the MD curriculum, School of Health Professions and Sciences (Allied Health), and graduate-level health professions education. Areas of teaching responsibility will include gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology, in both lecture and cadaver-based laboratory settings.
Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and academic credentials, in accordance with LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Board of Supervisors policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction in gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology.
- Participate in curriculum planning, development, delivery, and assessment.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary and team-based teaching initiatives.
- Contribute to scholarly activity in anatomical education or biomedical sciences.
- Provide student mentoring and academic support.
- Serve on departmental and institutional committees as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Instructor Level: Master’s degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline, with cadaveric instruction experience.
- Assistant Professor Level: Terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in Anatomy or a related biomedical field, with evidence of scholarly contributions or potential.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in medical or health sciences curricula.
- Demonstrated expertise in Gross Anatomy with proficiency in at least one additional anatomical science discipline, or strong expertise in Neuroanatomy with proficiency in at least one additional discipline.
- Experience in cadaveric dissection and prosection-based instruction.
- Familiarity with digital and virtual anatomy education tools.
- Interest in educational innovation, curriculum integration, or assessment.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter describing interest and qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Contact information for three professional references
LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
