Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology

About the role

Kansas City University (KCU) is adding to its Pathology team and seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences on the Kansas City campus.

Responsibilities

• Use innovative teaching methods and the application of learning sciences in medical education
• Delivers lectures and active teaching sessions for assigned courses
• Develops curriculum with a focus on students’ board preparation and overall professional development
• Creates and provides a detailed course syllabus that includes topics and learning objectives for each lecture or learning exercise
• Prepares exams and quizzes that effectively test students’ mastery of course content
• Completes activities related to the student assessment process, including evaluating test questions, performing exam/quiz analysis, and submitting grades
• Conducts course evaluations, analyzes the data, and presents results, makes recommendations for changes, develops modifications, and implements improvements
• Provides service to the department and the University by serving on committees
• Engages in research/scholarly activity and continued professional development
• Participates in Admissions activities, Commencement, and White Coat ceremonies
• Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
• Conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks
• Conducts oneself appropriately, professionally, and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of KCU

Qualifications

• MD, DO from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Pathology, with certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology favored
• Previous teaching experience (especially in a medical school) preferred
• Three to five years of practical experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, the public and private organizations