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Pathology Faculty Position Type:

Part-time Faculty/Clinical Educator Rank:

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Position Overview:

Teach histology and pathology to preclinical medical students as part of the TRAILS curriculum and provide didactic instruction to pathology residents in areas of expertise.

Primary responsibilities:

Medical Student Education Provide pathology and histology instruction to medical students in a manner consistent with the requirements of the TRAILS curriculum. Teach fundamental concepts in gross and microscopic pathology, mechanisms of disease, and clinicopathologic correlation. Facilitate case-based and active-learning experiences that integrate pathology with clinical medicine. Serve as a mentor and educational resource for medical students interested in pathology. Participate in student assessment, including developing the daily quiz, weekly checkpoint, and other exam questions as required by the particular course. Participate in grading and evaluation of student performance, as appropriate. Work in collaboration with Academic Affairs and the Department of Medical Education as needed. Pathology Residency Education Teach AP/CP pathology residents using didactic sessions, case conferences, unknown conferences, and other educational activities. Teach residents to develop appropriate diagnostic reasoning, morphologic interpretation, differential diagnoses, and clinicopathologic correlation. Support resident preparation for AP/CP board examinations. Serve as an approachable faculty mentor and role model for residents. Faculty and Academic Responsibilities Participate in departmental and educational program activities. Participate in educational quality-improvement initiatives and review of learner feedback. Remain current in relevant developments in pathology, medical education, and diagnostic practice. Participate in faculty development activities as appropriate. Contribute to scholarly activity or educational projects. Required Qualifications MD or equivalent medical degree. Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Demonstrated interest in and commitment to medical education. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with medical students, residents, faculty, and clinical colleagues.

Preferred :

On-going active regular pathology practice with integrated clinical teaching of residents and medical students. Previous experience teaching medical students and/or pathology residents. Interest in mentoring residents and medical students pursuing careers in pathology. Time Commitment and Schedule This is a 20% effort part-time faculty position, with the specific schedule determined collaboratively based on departmental needs and the candidate's availability. Teaching typically includes regularly scheduled educational sessions. Flexibility in scheduling is possible within limits, and the department is interested in developing a role that provides meaningful educational involvement while accommodating the candidate's professional commitments.

Benefits and Compensation:

Job Family - Academic Faculty 4 Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience. For more information regarding benefits, please visit ( Employee Benefits )

Application Instructions:

Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

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Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts. ETSU is an

Equal Opportunity Employer University Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students with highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, and recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Job Info Job Identification 1333 Job Category Faculty Posting Date 09/29/2026, 01:55 PM Degree Level Doctorate Degree Job Schedule Part time Locations 1 Dogwood Ave, Johnson City, TN, 37604, US