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Come and join the Bearkat community. Named after Texas legendary hero General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries, and a flexible work environment fostering work-life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology Requisition: 202600006F Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor FLSA status: Exempt Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Position Category: Position Type: Full-Time Tenure Track College: College of Osteopathic Medicine Department: Dept of Clinical Anatomy Open Date: 01292026 Quicklink: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45984 Refer Applicants: To Contact Name: Lisa Pabst Title: Administrative Associate III 925 City: Central Ave. Suite: 415 Conroe, Texas 77301 Contact Phone: 936-202-5234 Contact Email: ldp028@shsu.edu
Position Details
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a full-time tenure-track Pathology faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of Pathology curriculum in foundational and systems-based courses. Collaborate with faculty in other departments to provide for a highly integrated curriculum. Provide for instruction using various methods of content delivery, including large and small group discussions, case reports, grand rounds, and other interactive approaches. Participate in the writing of exam questions based on COMLEX-USA and USMLE styles. Maintain scholarly activities, such as applying for research grants, dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and conference attendance. Act as a faculty advisor and participate in the selection of students. Perform other duties as assigned by the chair of the department.
Educational Requirements for the Position
DO or MD with residency training in Pathology. Experience Required for the Position
At least 1-year teaching experience in an academic institution at the graduate or professional level. Teaching experience to medical students preferred. Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially with various faculty is required. Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary department are essential. Candidate should present a plan for scholarly activity, including publications and presentations, commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Other Requirements for the Position
Experience using different teaching methods, which includes case-based learning, 'flipped classroom, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems. Blackboard is highly preferred. Experience with curricular and instructional design is desired. A Texas medical license and/or a board-certification in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology are not required.
Special Instructions
Summary Note: This position is located at Sam Houston State College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX - just 5 miles N of The Woodlands and 35 miles N of Houston.
Open Until Filled: Yes EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke-Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at-will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions.
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