SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor, Pathology

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking full-time Pathology faculty at the Assistant or Associate level on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position will contribute to the mission of ATSU-SOMA and educate medical students in the area of pathology (large and small group formats), work collaboratively with other SOMA faculty and staff to achieve the purpose of the school, attend and contribute to meetings, retreats, seminars, and continuing professional development, work with SOMA leadership to promote research and scholarly activity and provide constructive feedback to learners to meet SOMA standards.

Requirements

• Must have a terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO) with a specialization in pathology or a related field and teaching experience in higher education (must be able to teach pathology).
• The successful candidate will have demonstrated up to a year of exceptional teaching or facilitation ability and demonstrated the ability to engage students in their learning of medical pathology.
• Experience using collaborative and interactive teaching strategies such as facilitation of case-based or team-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a content expert in the area of expertise.
• Facilitate small group learning.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty to create and develop cases for case-based learning sessions.
• Prepare educational tools (AV, demonstration models, workshops, lesson plans, etc.) as needed.
• Attend and contribute to curricular meetings and faculty development offerings.
• Provide board-style formative and summative assessment questions in the area of expertise.
• Help to identify underperforming students and their areas of weakness through the use of evaluation tools.
• Interview prospective student candidates for ATSU-SOMA.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Be willing to serve as an advisor to at least one student club.
• Serve on departmental and institutional committees, as assigned or elected.
• Participate in scientific, educational, community-based, or other types of research or other relevant scholarly activity.
• Serve on collaborative University-wide groups as approved by the Dean or designee.
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Department Chair and Curricular Deans.
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction or learning processes.
• Accept other duties assigned/needed to meet the goals and mission of ATSU-SOMA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree