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Working/Functional Title

Director, Division of Human Anatomy

Position Summary

The Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, is seeking a Director for its Division of Human Anatomy. The Division is responsible for anatomy education for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and the College of Human Medicine (CHM). Faculty at the associate professor level or higher who have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree in a relevant field of study are encouraged to apply

The Division Director provides visionary leadership for the Division's educational, scholarly, administrative, and operational activities. This position is responsible for fostering a supportive and accountable culture; overseeing academic programs; managing faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation; supporting scholarship and career advancement; ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements; and partnering with departmental and university leaders to advance the Division's strategic goals. The Division Director contributes to teaching, promotes excellence in prosection-based anatomy education, and works collaboratively to ensure effective operations and high-quality educational experiences for students, faculty, and staff. Position Responsibilities:

Education & Academic Programs

• Provide leadership for high-quality anatomy education programs that meet the needs of medical, physician assistant, undergraduate, and other learners across the University.
• Partner with academic leaders across the colleges and university to coordinate anatomy instruction and expand educational opportunities.
• Ensure educational programs comply with applicable accreditation standards and requirements.
• Contribute to Division teaching activities, including Gross Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, and Neuroanatomy, as needed.
• Partner with the Willed Body Program Director to ensure the ethical use, care, and management of donor material in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• In collaboration with the Department Chair, provide strategic leadership and planning for the Division.
• Partner with departmental administrative staff to oversee the Division’s business and financial operations.
• Assist the Department Chair with comprehensive self-study efforts and reviews of Division activities.

Faculty Development, Mentorship & Personnel Management

• Recruit, mentor, support, and evaluate Division faculty, student instructors, and learners.
• Guide faculty career development, including annual performance reviews, career development planning, promotion readiness, and academic advancement.
• Provide leadership in faculty recruitment in coordination with the Department Chair.
• Foster an environment that supports scholarly activity, academic excellence, and professional achievement within the Division.

Leadership & Culture

• Foster a positive, professional, and inclusive Division culture that values communication, trust, teamwork, transparency, accountability, and professional growth.
• Create an environment where faculty and staff feel valued, supported, respected, recognized, and empowered to succeed.
• Serve as a role model and provide timely, constructive feedback while holding faculty accountable for meeting Division and Department expectations.
• Communicate relevant information from the Department, Colleges, and University to faculty and staff in a timely manner.

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Terminal -Anatomy or a closely related field of study

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate or other terminal degree in anatomy or a closely related field of study.
• Record of success as an anatomy educator and professional leader.
• Evidence of scholarly activity appropriate for non-tenure track eligible faculty.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Solid organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolutions.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision.
• Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in academic administrative leadership roles.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Leadership Values
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Special Instructions

Application review begins December 14th, 2026; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The ideal candidate will be able to start July 1 but start date may be flexible if needed.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/14/2026

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.

Exposure to formaldehyde.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

radiology.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.