Anatomy professors plan a curriculum and teach anatomy to students at the postsecondary level. They also assign and grade exams for the students. As with most professorships, a terminal degree is required (in this case, a doctoral degree in anatomy or a related degree such as MD or DO), though there may be positions for adjuncts and teaching assistants that are available to those who don't hold a terminal degree yet. Anatomy professors work in offices and classrooms at colleges and universities, and their hours vary according to their course load and course schedule. An anatomy professor should be able to explain and teach complex ideas and principles.
Job openings for anatomy professors can be found on university career portals and sites, especially those with a prominent medical or health science program; other related fields are worth searching for as well, like biology. Vacancies can also be found through typical channels like online job boards such as Indeed and Idealist.org.
The interview will assess your academic achievement in anatomy and your teaching ability. Questions may focus on your approach to teaching, ability to take constructive criticism, and your research interests. Both speaking and writing skills are crucial to being an effective educator, and you may be asked to give a brief clear explanation of how two anatomical systems interact with each other.
To prepare for an interview for an anatomy professor, think about times when you have taught someone something. For instance, try to explain a complex concept by breaking it down and putting it into terms that a novice could understand. For instance, take an abstract ideas and interpret it using concrete concepts and analogies. Being that professors may be observed while they're teaching, you may also wish to prepare an anecdote in which you were able to take constructive criticism and implement it immediately. Being a subject matter expert and an effective teacher are both equally important, as is the ability to grow and improve from feedback. Finally, research the department that you're applying for and see if you share any professional interests with the faculty so that you can talk about why you're applying to that department or school specifically.