Job description

Posting Number
req35939

Employment Type: Faculty

Faculty Type
Lecturer

Hiring Department
Cell Biology and Physiology (624A)

Academic Location
School of Medicine

Benefits Eligible
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position SummaryThe Department of Cell Biology and Physiology at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is seeking to hire a full-time lecturer of medical gross anatomy. The candidate for this non-tenure track lecturer position should have experience teaching gross anatomy with cadaveric dissection in large and small group settings, preferably in a medical school or health sciences programs. This individual will also assist in the organization and management of the human cadaver laboratory and body donation program.

Detailed list of responsibilities:

As a member of a collaborative team of faculty, contribute to the delivery of an integrated basic science curriculum for medical students including facilitating large and small group active learning sessions, leading anatomy laboratory sessions, preparing and presenting prosections, and supporting students during laboratory practical examination in the following contexts:

• 9-weeks during the Clinical Morphology Block
• Variable time during each organ system block to review the relevant anatomy and physiology, or assist with teaching new anatomy and physiology content in the following undergraduate medical education courses: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Renal Block; Gastrointestinal, Nutrition, and Metabolism Block, Neurosciences (Head and Neck review and Neuroanatomy Labs), Human Sexuality, Reproduction, and Endocrine Block

Assist with undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education, continuing medical education, and graduate research education courses (i.e. Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program) that include human anatomy laboratory components, as well as special projects.

Serve as an anatomy and physiology content expert for group and individual tutoring of medical students.

Assist in oversight of the anatomy dissection facility including keeping up to date on best practices, scheduling, and lab turn around between curricula.

Direct educational outreach activities for K-12 and community organizations.

Support the annual Donor Memorial Service. 

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in human anatomy, physiology, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience teaching gross anatomy at either the graduate or undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mastery of human cadaver dissection.
• Experience teaching human gross anatomy in a dissection-based course with a clinical emphasis, preferably in a medical school or health sciences curriculum.
• Experience teaching related disciplines including histology, embryology, physiology, and neuroanatomy.
• Training in and/or experience with active learning pedagogies such as team-based learning, peer instruction, and other modalities.
• Commitment and passion towards teaching, learning, and student mentorship as evidenced by prior activities.
• Interest in assisting with management of the anatomical donor program and the anatomy laboratory, including current best practices and regulations.
• Interest in or experience with educational outreach.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

How to apply

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application must include a letter of interest addressing each minimum and preferred qualification and relating personal qualifications to the responsibilities of the position; CV or resume, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page), and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references.

For additional information, you may contact Audrea N. Winslow, Search Coordinator, (505) 272-0819, [email protected]

For Best Consideration
For best consideration, please apply by 3/20/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

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