Assistant or Associate Professor in the Anatomy Department - Chile - Pontificia Universidad Católica De Chile

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Assistant or Associate Professor in the Anatomy Department

The School of Medicine invites outstanding candidates for a full-time academic position as an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Anatomy Department

MainPurpose

The main objective of this position is to develop and continuously improve educational programs in the Department of Anatomy, with a focus on promoting academic excellence and strengthening practical skills of undergraduate and postgraduate students in various careers of the Faculty of Medicine. The essential mission of this position is to lead and enrich the educational experience, ensuring alignment with the highest academic and professional standards, promoting applied research, encouraging cooperation between different disciplines, and extending the department's reach to the community and other educational entities. Likewise, the position aims to prepare students for their future professions in the healthcare sector, creating an academic environment that goes beyond the mere transmission of information, focusing on integral growth and professional preparation of students, and supporting their successful transition to future careers in the healthcare field.

• Design of innovative didactic material: Creating and adapting didactic materials that are both informative and attractive, taking advantage of digital and visual resources to facilitate the understanding of complex Anatomy concepts.
• Diversity of students: Adapting teaching strategies to meet the diversity of learning styles of students, ensuring that all can achieve a deep understanding of Anatomy.
• Effectiveevaluation:Developingevaluationmethodsthat accuratelymeasure student learning and comprehension, providing constructive feedback that promotes their academic and professional development.
• Promotionofteachingandresearchprojects:Leadingteachingandresearchprojectsrelatedto Anatomy, promoting critical thinking and the scientific method, and encouraging students to participate in them.
• Leading and collaborating to develop independentresearch inthe field ofmorphologyor relateddisciplines, leading to the generation of new knowledge with projection on human health.
• Research resource management: Ensuring the efficient acquisition and management of funds andresourcesallocatedtoresearchinAnatomy,improvingopportunitiesforinnovativeprojects.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Working together with professionals from other disciplines withintheFacultyto developanintegrativeapproachto teachingAnatomy,enrichingtheclinical and applied context of the subject.

Technicalcompetences

• Expertise in Anatomy: possessing a deep and up-to-date knowledge of human anatomy, including its clinical applications.
• Pedagogical skills in Higher Education: demonstrating effective competencies in teaching and learning methodologies tailored to the university level, including strategies to foster active participation and critical thinking in students.
• Curriculum and educational materials design: skills to develop and structure curriculum programs,aswellascreateinnovativeandrelevanteducationalmaterialsthatfacilitateanatomy learning.
• Academic assessment: experience in creating and implementing assessment methods that effectively measure students' performance and understanding in anatomy, providing constructive feedback.
• Useof educationaltechnologies:Competence inintegratingtechnologies anddigital resources in teaching to enhance the learning experience and improve the understanding of complex anatomical concepts.
• ResearchinMorphology:Abilitytoconductandpromoteindependentresearch,contributingto theadvancementofknowledgeinthefieldofmorphologyandenrichingacademiccontentwith current advancements and perspectives.
• EffectiveCommunication:outstandingskillsincommunication,bothoralandwritten,toconvey complex information clearly and comprehensibly to students and professionals related to the courses.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: ability to collaborate effectively with professionals from other disciplines within and outside the School of Medicine, fostering an integrated and cohesive approach to anatomy teaching.

Requiredexperience

• Teaching experience in Anatomy: minimum of 3 years of experience teaching Anatomy at the university level, demonstrating an effective track record in educating health science students.
• Developmentof didacticmaterial: experience in creating and adapting specificdidacticmaterialsfor Anatomy teaching, including the use of anatomical models, simulations, and digital resources.
• Design and execution of assessments: experience in designing and administering academic assessmentsinAnatomy,withtheability to provide constructivefeedback thatfostersstudent learning and continuous improvement.
• Participation in research: experience in participating in or leading research projects inthe field of Anatomy or related areas, preferably with competitive projects, publications, and presentations at relevant conferences.
• Use of educational technology: experience in integrating information and communication technologies in teaching, including online learning platforms, anatomical software, and interactive digital tools.
• Continuoustraining:trackrecordofactiveparticipationincourses,workshops,andseminarsfor professional development related to Anatomy teaching and higher education.
• Collaborativework:experienceincollaborativeworkwithmultidisciplinaryteams,contributing to educational, research, or clinical projects that demonstrate an integrative and cooperative approach.
• Creativity in teaching: experience in implementing creative approaches in teaching that stimulate innovation and interest in Anatomy.
• Leadership in outreach projects: track record in leading outreach initiatives that connect Anatomy with the community and professional sectors, strengthening the social and practical relevance of the discipline.
• Management of Interdisciplinary Projects: experience in managing and coordinating projects that integrate diverse disciplines, expanding the scope and application of Anatomy.
• Promotionofappliedresearch:backgroundinpromotingandconductingappliedresearchthat contributes to the field of Anatomy and its clinical or technological applications.
• Contributions to pedagogical innovation: demonstrated experience in contributing to pedagogical innovation, improving teaching methodologies and practices in Anatomy.
• Language proficiency: competence in English or other relevant languages for academia and researchinAnatomy,facilitatingaccesstointernationalscientificliteratureandparticipationin global academic events.

Applicationinstructions

Applicants must send the following documents to the head of the Anatomy Department, Dr. Sebastián Irarrázaval() specifying inthesubject lineoftheemail: 'Application foran academic position in the Anatomy Department '

• Ateachingmissionstatementindicatingwhytheapplicantshouldbeconsideredforthe position.The applicant should be as specific as possible by providing examples of the plan to transfer knowledge to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Aresearchstatementindicatingthelinesofresearchdevelopedtodate,andtheshort-andlong-term objectives of the applicant's research plan. Possible collaboration networks with other researchers and plans for interactions with scientists in Chile and other countries should be included.
• Anupdatedcurriculumvitae(inEnglishandSpanish)
• Ifavailable,copiesoffiverecentWebofSciencepublications(past5years)thatarerelevantto the context of the application.
• Atleast2lettersofrecommendation,whichmustbesentbyemaildirectlybythesignatoriesto .

The applicant will receive a response from this email address confirming that the documents have been received.

TheCVshouldbeorganizedasfollows:

• Personal information: name, address, contact telephone number (with country and city codes), email address.
• Education: all academic and professional titles, indicating the dates and institutions that granted them. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a doctoral program, please indicate the expected date for the degree.
• Educationalexperience(universityorinstitution,coursestaughtandyears).
• Professionalexperience(employer,duties, years).
• Research: List of Web of Science journal publications, other publications such as reports, booksorbookchapters,conferences attended,researchprojects specifyingfundingsources,patents, etc.
• Others:awards,computerskills,languagesandanyotherrelevantbasicinformation.

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Assistant or Associate Professor in the Anatomy Department

The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile was founded on June 21, 1888 by Monsignor Mariano Casanova, Archbishop of Santiago.

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