Position Overview
The Department of Biomedical Education and Anatomy is seeking a Director for the Anatomy Division. Faculty (tenure preferred but not required) at the associate professor level or higher who have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in a relevant field, or who have equivalent experience, are invited to apply.
Responsibilities
- Serve as director of the Anatomy Division, supervising administrative services of a technologically advanced facility that supports human body donor–based anatomy instruction for health professions learners.
- Oversee the coordination of multidepartment administrative services, including IT, facilities, student services, budgetary financial management, and human resources to maintain operations, staffing, faculty, and learner support.
- Manage and support the Body Donation Program activities and staff.
- Support the division’s education and research programs and ensure national leadership in Anatomical Sciences Education and Scholarship.
- Create a positive work environment that encourages communication, trust, teamwork, and professional growth.
- Develop and maintain a culture that ensures all faculty and staff feel valued and supported, celebrating successes and providing timely, constructive feedback.
- Build a culture of professionalism, transparency, and accountability within the Division.
- Establish a system for ensuring that relevant information from the Department, Medical School, and Hospital/Health System is communicated in a timely manner to all faculty and staff.
- Actively partner with administrative staff to manage the business and financial operations of the Division.
- Serve as a role model of engagement in important Department, College, Hospital/Health System activities and initiatives.
- Follow best practices concerning human body donor material uses in education and research according to state law and professional organization standards (e.g., AAA, HAPS).
- Establish and maintain excellence of Division education programs that meet the needs of medical, dental, graduate, undergraduate, resident, fellow, health professions practitioner, and allied health professional learners.
- Ensure all education components meet accreditation requirements where applicable.
- Teach in anatomy programs consistent with expertise within the four major subfields: Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Neuroanatomy.
- Mentor faculty, learners, and graduate students.
- Sustain a scholarship program with demonstrated excellence and evidence of productivity.
- Create an environment to foster research and scholarly activities in the Division.
- Develop an overall thematic approach and strategic plan for research within the Division.
- Foster collaboration and team science within and beyond the Division.
- Ensure appropriate mentorship and progress for faculty engaged in research.
- Monitor research budgets and effort allocation.
- Monitor, foster, and guide career development of each faculty member in the Division, in concert with the expectations of the Department and College of Medicine.
- Ensure that every faculty member has an annual individual performance review and an updated career development plan annually.
- Provide guidance to faculty for academic promotion and prepare letters of recommendation as appropriate.
- Engage in strategic planning for the Division, including coordination with the Department Chair and other Division Directors to increase efficiencies and reduce overlap of services and activities.
- Assist the Department Chair in coordination of comprehensive self‑study and review of Division activities approximately every five years.
Qualifications
- PhD in Anatomy or a related field.
- Record of success as a master educator, professional leader, and scholar with a robust scholarship program.
- Five or more years of directly relevant experience.
- Solid organizational and customer service skills to manage multiple priorities and evaluate complex issues.
- Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, human resources and risk management planning.
- Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Education Requirements
Doctorate (Academic) with a major focus in anatomy or a relevant field.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on internal equity and qualifications. Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition assistance, and retirement options.
Application Process
Submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and a list of three references.
EEO Statement
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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