Job Summary: The Anatomy & Physiology faculty primarily
serves as an instructor for undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology
lectures and laboratories, as well as some graduate-level anatomy
labs. The faculty member will demonstrate excellence in laboratory
and lecture teaching, student mentoring, and service to the
University community.
This role is anticipated to start January 1, 2027.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of
this position. It in no way states or implies that the
responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in
this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does
not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is
similar, related, or is an essential function of the
position.
This position primarily serves as an instructor in undergraduate
Anatomy & Physiology laboratories and lectures. They will also
potentially teach graduate-level anatomy labs. A strong emphasis on
excellence in teaching, student mentoring, and service to the
University community is required. The successful candidate will
employ inclusive, innovative, and high-impact pedagogical practices
to promote student success, including curriculum development,
project-based learning (PBL), and the effective use of
instructional technologies such as Anatomage Tables.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Teach multiple sections per academic year of undergraduate
Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and/or lecture courses using
innovative, student-centered instructional approaches, including
Anatomage Tables and cadaver-based instruction.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentoring of students and
peer tutors, and service to the University community.
• Develop, implement, and assess laboratory and lecture
curriculum that supports student engagement, inclusivity, and
academic success.
Required Qualifications
• Prior experience teaching Anatomy & Physiology laboratory
and lecture coursework.
• A strong, demonstrated commitment to excellence in laboratory
and lecture teaching for a diverse population of undergraduate
pre-professional health science and healthcare students.
• Strong anatomical knowledge, with a comprehensive understanding
of human anatomy essential for guiding students during laboratory
and lecture sessions.
• Experience with cadaver dissection techniques and proper
handling of anatomical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to implement inclusive, student-centered
instructional practices that promote engagement and academic
success.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the
ability to manage laboratory activities, schedules, and
instructional resources.
• Attention to detail in cadaver preparation, lab maintenance,
and compliance with safety protocols.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce strict safety, ethical, and
biohazard protocols in laboratory environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including
explaining anatomical structures clearly and addressing student
questions.
• Professionalism and ethical integrity, including respectful
handling of cadavers and adherence to donor privacy
guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching with cadaver-based instruction and/or
advanced anatomical visualization technologies (e.g., Anatomage
Tables).
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and
continuous improvement of Anatomy & Physiology laboratory and
lecture courses.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students, peer tutors, or
instructional assistants in laboratory settings.
• Experience implementing high-impact pedagogical practices, such
as project-based learning (PBL), to promote student success.
Education Requirements:
• Applicants are required to have already graduated with a
Masters in a Biomedical Sciences program or higher, or hold a
D.Sc., D.P. T., D.C., D.O., M.D., Ph.D., Ed.D, or other degrees
with a focus in teaching human anatomy.
• Applicants are preferred to hold a certification in cadaver
dissection, or M.S. degrees in Human Anatomy.
Physical/Other Requirements:
• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the
position as per university policies
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York
City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and
graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,
Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and
Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region’s largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving
Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.
As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy
University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the
country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their
prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino
students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national
leader in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanics in several
disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.
Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in
Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to
help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To
support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of
federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver
education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York
metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time
undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy
students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan
as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their
families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We
offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition
discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the
opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by
offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and
high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to
embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their
lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing
world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families
with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer
high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition
discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University
actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body
that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and
strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,
genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,
please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839,
Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several
legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.
Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal
work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by
federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming
environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be
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