Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy (XOCOM)

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Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy (XOCOM)

FLSA

Department
Office Of Academic Affairs

Job Summary

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Anatomy at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position offers an opportunity to join a growing biomedical sciences team and contribute to the development, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of anatomy instruction within an innovative, integrated medical curriculum. This position offers a unique opportunity for an educator with expertise in anatomy and strong potential for growth as a medical educator across organ-based systems courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for collaborative teaching, curriculum development, and student-centered learning, along with a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student success, inclusive excellence, and the preparation of future physicians. We welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, including those with experience in undergraduate, graduate, health professions, or medical education settings, as well as those outside traditional medical school environments; prior medical school teaching experience is not required. The successful candidate will contribute to anatomy instruction while developing broad teaching responsibilities within an integrated biomedical sciences curriculum. Faculty will work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues to support active learning, curricular innovation, and the academic success of future physicians. XOCOM values candidates who are passionate about inclusive excellence, mentorship, and advancing health equity through medical education. Prior medical school course leadership experience is not required, and applicants with emerging teaching portfolios are encouraged to apply. As XOCOM advances through the LCME accreditation process and prepares to welcome its first students, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to help shape foundational biomedical sciences education at a mission-driven institution committed to inclusive excellence, innovation, and student success Connect with us today to learn more about joining a mission-driven institution at an exciting stage of growth.

Opportunity HighlightsJoin the founding biomedical sciences faculty before students arrive; Contribute to the development, design, and implementation of the anatomy curriculum from the ground up, with the opportunity to shape foundational biomedical sciences education; Collaborate with biomedical sciences and clinical faculty to build an innovative, integrated curriculum that bridges basic science and clinical practice; Map anatomy learning objectives to the broader medical school curriculum; Teach broadly across anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology to future physicians and physician-scientists; Utilize cutting-edge instructional technologies, including virtual anatomy tools, in addition to hands-on human cadaveric dissection experiences to enhance student learning; Develop and facilitate large- and small-group sessions using active learning methodologies such as Case-Based Learning and Team-Based Learning; Partner with clinical faculty to design clinically relevant anatomy content and cases that emphasize foundational concepts and real-world application; Contribute to high-quality assessment practices, including development of NBME-style questions and assessment tools with appropriate faculty support; Develop innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse student populations and learning styles, including remediation strategies for struggling learners; Participate in continuous quality improvement of courses and assessments; Mentor and support medical students, including learners from diverse backgrounds, in anatomy applications; Engage in scholarship, including educational or discipline-specific inquiry; Serve on committees and contribute to the academic mission of the medical school as appropriate; Join a mission-driven institution with a proven track record of supporting underrepresented students in medicine; Work alongside biomedical sciences and clinical faculty in a collaborative, multidisciplinary teaching environment; and Develop as an educator and, for qualified candidates, pursue leadership opportunities such as Course Director or curriculum roles.

Community Information
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• Countless festivals and celebrations, including the world-renowned Mardi Gras;
• Enjoy a food lover's paradise with gumbo, jambalaya, beignets, and po'boys;
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• Surrounded by natural beauty, with the Mississippi River running through the city and the nearby swamps and bayous.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent) with specific training/experience in Anatomy;
• Experience or demonstrated potential for effective teaching in large-group, small-group, laboratory, case-based, or other active learning settings;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including partnership with diverse stakeholders such as basic science and clinical faculty;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to contribute positively to a collegial and team-oriented environment;
• Interest or experience in medical education scholarship, anatomy education research, discipline-based education research, biomedical research, or related scholarly work;
• Commitment to inclusive excellence, student success, mentorship, and the mission of Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, embryology, or related biomedical science content to medical, graduate, health professions, or undergraduate learners;
• Experience contributing to organ-system teaching in areas such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and nervous systems;
• Experience using active learning strategies such as case-based learning, team-based learning, simulation, or flipped-classroom instruction;
• Experience developing learning objectives, instructional materials, clinical cases, assessments, or curriculum maps;
• Familiarity with medical education assessment practices, including clinical vignette-based or NBME-style item writing;
• Experience contributing to integrated foundational science or organ-system courses;
• Experience mentoring students or supporting learners from diverse backgrounds;
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for scholarly contributions in biomedical science, medical education, anatomy education, or a related field;
• Prior medical school teaching, course leadership, or LCME-related curriculum experience.
• Dissection based research or teaching experience.

Special Requirements Summary

Work Hours

Full-Time

KSA's

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F194P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
03/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Date
10/30/2026

Application Review Date
10/30/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to https://jobs.xula.edu. Please submit the following materials:
Enter required documentations here:
(1) A cover letter emphasizing qualifications for this position;
(2) a comprehensive CV;
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy;
(4) a research statement that outlines a scholarship agenda;

Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Kelly Quesnelle (KQuesnel@xocom.xula.edu).

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3894