Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology

Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Foundational and Clinical Sciences at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in anatomical or clinical pathology. This position may be offered as a tenure-track or non-tenure-track appointment, depending on qualifications and experience.

We seek a dynamic educator with a passion for innovative medical education, student mentorship, and interprofessional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating pathology and pathological principles into clinically relevant, case-based, and team-oriented learning environments. Faculty in this role will primarily contribute to the pre-clerkship phase of the curriculum but are expected to engage across all four years of the program in support of the College’s mission to educate physicians who are compassionate, service-oriented, and committed to excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate student-centered, clinically integrated curriculum content in clinical and anatomical pathology.
• Serve as a content expert and facilitator in large- and small-group learning environments, including team-based learning, case-based learning, and simulation.
• Develop and deliver high-quality instructional materials that integrate pathology with other foundational and clinical sciences.
• Assess student performance through formative and summative assessments, aligned with learning objectives and competency-based outcomes.
• Provide academic support and mentorship to students, including those pursuing scholarly work in areas related to pathology, medical education, or related disciplines.
• Engage in scholarship and contribute to the advancement of knowledge through educational research or discipline-based inquiry.
• Participate in departmental and college-level service, including course development, curriculum committees, accreditation preparation, and faculty governance.

About the College

The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University is committed to building an innovative, student-centered medical education program that equips future physicians with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to serve diverse communities. We are guided by our Christ-centered values of compassion, humility, service, and excellence, and welcome faculty who are inspired by the opportunity to shape a new medical school with a deep commitment to the physician-patient relationship and the formation of humanistic, resilient physicians who are committed to whole-person care.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study. Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught. Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques. Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity. Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students. Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software. Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading. Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including case-based, problem-based, or team-based learning.
• Experience in curriculum development, educational assessment, and student mentoring.
• Evidence of scholarly activity in medical education or discipline-specific research.
• Participation in national medical education organizations or scholarly societies.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, with an emerging or established reputation in medical education or physiology.

Required Education A terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent) in pathology or a closely related biomedical science field.

Required Experience Demonstrated experience teaching pathology or related foundational science content in an LCME-accredited medical school or equivalent health professions program. Evidence of a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary education and professional excellence.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.