Faculty - Anatomy Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine - Educating the next generation of physicians

The mission of Meritus Health, Inc. is to improve the health of our community. With the establishment of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM), we take a significant step forward in fulfilling this mission by educating physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and deeply connected to the communities they serve.

MSOM is the first new medical school in Maryland in more than a century.

Located on the campus of Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland, MSOM is now an integral part of Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, serving over 200,000 residents across the tri-state region. This strategic location gives students direct access to a vibrant healthcare environment that supports both education and hands-on clinical training.

The inaugural Class of 2029 began its journey in July 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in medical education in Maryland. The first cohort includes 90 medical students, with future classes expected to expand to 180 students. MSOM’s state-of-the-art D.M. Bowman Academic Hall—a 200,000‑square‑foot, five‑story facility—fosters a dynamic learning environment with advanced simulation centers, laboratories, classrooms, and a conference center capable of hosting up to 1,000 people.

Adjacent to the academic building, Meritus Commons provides on‑campus housing with 340 one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments. The complex offers amenities such as a clubhouse, communal spaces, and a dog park. The first 90 units are ready to welcome the inaugural class.

This initiative not only addresses the growing national shortage of healthcare professionals but also contributes significantly to the regional economy. Between 2025 and 2030, MSOM is projected to generate more than $750 million in economic activity.

Through MSOM, Meritus Health proudly leads the way in shaping the future of healthcare and medical education, preparing a new generation of physicians to meet the evolving needs of our community and beyond.

Anatomy Faculty – Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM)
Department of Biomedical Sciences | Hagerstown, MD
Full-Time, Exempt | Salary Range: $100,000–$160,000

Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) invites applications for a full-time Anatomy Faculty position within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. This role is ideal for an educator committed to excellence in training the physician of the future and contributing to an innovative, student-centered medical curriculum.

Faculty at MSOM play a vital role in shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians through interactive instruction, collaborative curriculum development, mentorship, and scholarly engagement. This position requires a strong foundation in anatomy, a passion for teaching, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic academic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum Development
- Serve as the anatomy content expert for OMS-I and OMS-II students.
- Deliver laboratory and didactic instruction, including concurrent teaching of Anatomy lab sessions.
- Engage in team teaching, curriculum development, and curriculum delivery across biomedical science disciplines.
- Create prework materials, recordings, iRAT/tRAT items, application exercises, and case-based learning activities.
- Develop goals, course learning outcomes, and session learning objectives for lectures, labs, and team-based learning sessions.
- Prepare educational tools such as A/V materials, demonstration models, lesson plans, and other instructional resources.
- Provide board-style formative and summative assessment questions, including NBOME/NBME-style items.
- Participate in course directorship responsibilities as needed.
- Experience in interviewing prospective students and learner assessment.

Student Support, Service & Advising
- Mentor and advise medical students, including identifying underperforming learners and supporting remediation efforts.
- Interview prospective student candidates for MSOM.
- Serve as an advisor to at least one student club.
- Participate in faculty council, faculty development activities, and institutional/departmental committees.
- Attend required ceremonies and events such as White Coat Ceremony, graduation, in-service meetings, student outreach, and others unless excused by the Associate Dean of Preclinical Education.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other health professionals.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

Research & Scholarly Activity
- Engage in scientific, educational, community-based, or other scholarly activities.
- Work with students on research and interprofessional education projects.
- Submit a current yearly CV documenting publications, teaching, mentoring, and committee work.
- Publish a minimum of one manuscript per year.
- Participate in research and scholarly activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Expertise in organizing and presenting complex scientific subject matter in comprehensible ways.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and health professionals.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality (FERPA, HIPAA) and follow OSHA and safety guidelines.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Willingness to learn and use the current learning management system and other educational technologies.
- Ability to maintain a productive work schedule aligned with instructional needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and collegiality.
- Ability to accept direction from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Commitment to protecting institutional equipment and completing annual employee training.

Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Anatomy or a related field, or an MD/DO from an accredited institution.
- At least two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education; experience teaching medical students is highly preferred.
- Experience teaching in a medical school for 2+ years is required.
- Demonstrated experience with team-based learning (TBL) and other active learning modalities.
- Experience with course directorship and grade submission across various platforms.
- Ability to contribute to the department’s teaching load.
- Knowledge of test question validity metrics and experience writing NBOME/NBME-style exam items is highly preferred.
- Highly desirable: experience with HoloAnatomy and InteDashboard applications.

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

• Experience in curriculum mapping and assessment is preferred.
• Experience working with accreditation standards is preferred.
• Experience in advising students for the board-preparation is preferred.
• Experience in using educational software, LMS, Microsoft, and other professional resources.