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The Baylor College of Medicine Temple Regional Campus is seeking a full-time Senior Faculty member to contribute to the foundational science curriculum for medical students. This position will support the development and delivery of integrated pathology and physiology education including histopathology and pathophysiology across organ-system courses using a variety of instructional modalities including large group instruction, problem based learning, and small-group facilitation.

This faculty member will serve in educational leadership roles such as Assistant or Associate Course Director within the foundational curriculum, contributing to course administration, curricular integration, and assessment development.

The faculty member will collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty and course leadership to ensure pathology content aligns with clinical relevance, curricular objectives, and accreditation standards.

Work Location

Baylor College of Medicine – Temple Campus

Temple, TX

Supervisor and Direct Reports

Direct Supervisor:  Stephen Charles, PhD; Associate Dean, Curriculum

• The Senior Faculty position will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the foundational medical science curriculum for undergraduate medical education. The faculty member will develop and teach pathology content integrated across organ system courses and collaborate with faculty across disciplines to ensure curricular alignment with core competencies and graduation goals of the institution.
• The position will include educational leadership responsibilities within the foundational curriculum, such as serving as an Assistant or Associate Course Director. In this role, the faculty member will assist with course administration, curriculum planning, content development and delivery, student assessment design, and coordination of teaching faculty.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to development and facilitation of large group teaching sessions, small-group case discussions, problem-based learning activities, and curriculum development initiatives. The faculty member will contribute to assessment development, student assessment, and collaborate with deans and academic advising to provide academic support to learners enrolled in foundational courses.
• This faculty position also includes participation in institutional service activities such as committees, curriculum working groups, and faculty development programs. The faculty member will be encouraged to engage in scholarly activities related to medical education such as curriculum innovation, or pathology education.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor based on institutional needs and evolving priorities within the undergraduate medical education program.

Specific Tasks & Responsiblities

• Develop and deliver active learning pathology sessions within the foundational science curriculum.
• Facilitate large-group instruction (LGI), problem-based learning sessions, and small group teaching activities.
• Serve in educational leadership roles such as Assistant or Associate Course Director for foundational courses as assigned.
• Assist with course administration including syllabus development, session coordination, faculty teaching assignments, and curricular planning.
• Collaborate with course directors and interdisciplinary faculty to integrate pathology concepts across organ system courses.
• Contribute to development of student assessments including exam questions, formative assessments, and case-based evaluations.
• Provide academic mentoring and guidance to medical students as needed in collaboration with academic advisors.
• Participate and contribute to curriculum review, quality improvement initiatives, and accreditation-related processes.
• Engage in faculty development activities to support effective teaching practices.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees as assigned.
• Pursue scholarly activity related to medical education, pathology education, or curriculum innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Curriculum or designated supervisor.

• An earned doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in teaching undergraduate medical or health professions students.
• Knowledge of pathology principles and their application to clinical medicine.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to excellence in medical education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in an undergraduate medical school or health professions program.
• Experience with active learning strategies, case-based learning, or problem-based learning.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development or assessment design.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in education or biomedical sciences.
• Experience serving in educational leadership roles such as course director or assistant course director is highly desirable.