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Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University · 2 months ago

Graduate Program Director for Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University is seeking a Graduate Program Director for the Anatomical Sciences Doctoral Program. This leadership role involves overseeing the PhD program, shaping its academic vision, and ensuring the curriculum meets rigorous standards while preparing graduates for impactful careers.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of the PhD in Anatomical Sciences curriculum

Promote the quality and currency of the curriculum, learning resources, and learning opportunities

Guide the course and program assessment processes, including review and approval by university curriculum committees and accreditation by external agencies

Recruit students into the program

Responsible for admission review and acceptance of students into the program following program/department policies. Regularly review retention, progression, and graduation of students according to defined university, department, and program requirements

Coordinate the development, revision, and dissemination of program policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with those of the department, college, and university

Coordinate with the department chair/division chief to recruit and mentor faculty into the program

Coordinate the advisement process for or directly advise students regarding curricular progression, program and university policies and procedures, and career options

Oversee maintenance of program documents, records, and web sites for currency and accuracy

Provide program expertise to marketing and university admissions for promoting the program and recruiting students

In coordination with the Associate Dean for Research the position is responsible for actively pursuing and securing extramural funding to support research, scholarly, and programmatic activities

Fulfill other duties associated with individual graduate programs which may include: Establishing and monitoring internship contracts and placements. Mentoring program faculty. Conducting advisory board meetings. Overseeing program awards and recognitions. Overseeing program related grants. Establishing community collaborations

Additional responsibilities may be added by the department chairperson/division chief with the approval of the college dean

Qualification

PhD in anatomical sciencesGraduate program managementResearch in anatomical sciencesCurriculum developmentData-informed program managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaboration skills

Required

PhD in anatomical sciences or related biomedical sciences

Experience with teaching graduate students, scholarship, and graduate program management

Track record of research in the Anatomical Sciences

Must qualify for Associate Professor rank or above at the Burnett School of Medicine

Eligible for Core Graduate Faculty Status with the Burnett School of Medicine

Deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and related biomedical disciplines

Awareness of current trends, research, and educational best practices in anatomical sciences education

Ability to apply data-informed program management principles - understanding of data collection, analysis, and reporting related to program evaluation and accreditation

Ability to serve as the program's public and academic face to internal and external audiences, including executive leadership, accrediting bodies, boards, and professional organizations

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection and analysis software

Competence in managing multiple academic projects, timelines, and reporting requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining records and compliance documentation

Ability to adapt to change and respond to evolving educational standards, technological advances, and institutional priorities

Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information

Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication

Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions

Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting

Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs