Assistant Professor Pathology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Title: Assistant Professor

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Texas Coll of Osteopathic Med

Department: HSC-Medical Education-300760

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Compensate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

UNT Health is one of the three higher education institutions within the University of North Texas (UNT) System, alongside UNT at Denton and UNT at Dallas. The UNT System offers high-quality education to residents of the North Texas region, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, and Frisco, as well as students from other states. Named a top-tier medical school for primary care by U.S. News & World Report, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) is a leader in training physicians skilled in comprehensive primary care and rural medicine. More than 60% of TCOM's graduates practice primary care medicine, helping reduce the shortage of physicians in our Texas communities.

Position Overview

The Department of Medical Education at TCOM is seeking a teaching Pathologist at the rank of Assistant Professor, non-tenured. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the education and mentorship of Doctor of Osteopathy medical students and residents within an integrated, student-centered curriculum.
The successful candidate will provide consistent, longitudinal instruction in pathology across the medical curriculum while leading curriculum development efforts, including content updates and assessment design, in collaboration with course directors. The role also involves strengthening the integration of pathology within system-based courses and supporting improved student outcomes, including preparation for board examinations. In addition, the candidate will participate in faculty development initiatives, contribute to institutional educational efforts, and mentor and advise medical students and residents.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Pathology.
• Experience teaching pathology in a medical or health professions program.
• Experience with integrated or systems-based curricula.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development or course leadership.
• Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in using various teaching methods to create an effective learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to curriculum development or course leadership.
• Proficiency with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems.
• Experience teaching pathology in a medical or health professions program.
• Experience with integrated or systems-based curricula.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Pathology.

Job Duties

• Deliver pathology instruction in a variety of topics in pre-clinical medical education through large class sessions, case-based scenarios, and other instructional formats. Develop, review, and update student course materials and learning resources (e.g. practice cases and questions).
• Collaborate with other faculty across the curriculum to help integrate Pathology related content in basic science and clinical science domains. Engage in assessment development activities, including writing and reviewing examination questions and development of course blueprints.
• Serve as an active member of the Academy of Medical Educators, course meetings, and departmental meetings.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development consistent with faculty track expectations.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional afterhours and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.