Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology (Part-Time)

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

UIW invites part-time candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology in the School of Osteopathic Medicine to teach pathology to osteopathic medical students within the DO curriculum. This non-tenure track appointment teaches at UIW's Brooks City Base Campus in San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities include teaching in a learner-centered, case-based curriculum, curriculum development, professional development, advising students, and service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• DO or MD from a COCA or LCME accredited medical school.
• Completion of Anatomic & Clinical Pathology residency (ACGME-accredited).
• Board certified or eligible in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology.
• Texas medical license or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Three years teaching pathology at medical school or residency level.

Responsibilities

• Teach pathology in a learner-centered, case-based curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Advise students and provide weekly office hours.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook and policies; timely record keeping and feedback.
• Serve on committees and subcommittees as appointed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical education trends

Instructional technology

Student engagement

Professional communication

Collegial collaboration

Diversity awareness

Regulatory compliance

Education

DO/MD degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Applied Biomedical Sciences invites part-time faculty candidates for Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology at the School of Osteopathic Medicine (UIWSOM) at the University of the Incarnate Word. This non-tenure track faculty position will teach Pathology to osteopathic medical students within the DO curriculum.

UIW Mission

In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of part-time faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service and professional activities. The faculty member will operate within the UIWSOM framework of lifelong learning through collaborative scholarship, innovative educational excellence, and learner-centered curricula. The faculty member will be expected to facilitate small interactive group sessions and engage in case-based and large group discussions. It is strongly preferred that research activity be consistent with the UIWSOM research/scholarly activity strategic plan, including medical education research.

This position teaches out of the UIW's Brooks City Base Campus located at 7615 Kennedy Hill, San Antonio, TX 78235.

Essential Functions

• Teach pathology in a learner-centered, case-based curriculum that involves the collaborative development and implementation of competency-based, innovative, and integrated teaching and learning strategies within a clinical context.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Actively participate in professional development activities to improve academic skills and facilitation of a medical curriculum.
• Undergo training to qualify as a facilitator in the case-based and problem-based learning program and UIWSOM curriculum delivery methods Advise students and provide individual help to students during weekly office hour.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook and UIWSOM Supplemental Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
• Serve on committees and subcommittees as appointed by the Dean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in medical education, including effective instructional strategies.
• Proficiency in use of instructional technology.
• Ability to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to conduct respectful relationships with students both in and outside the classroom.
• Ability to work collegially and productively and collaborate effectively within the university community.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

DO or MD Degree from a COCA or LCME accredited medical school.

Required Work Experience

• Three (3) years of successful experience teaching (part-time or full-time) pathology at the medical school or residency level, as evidenced by student reviews.
• Completion of an Anatomic & Clinical Pathology residency at an ACGME-accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of post-residency professional experience working in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology.
• Experience as teaching faculty.
• Demonstrated flexibility in a fast paced environment for which adaptability is critical.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Required Certifications, Licenses Or Registrations

• Board certified or eligible in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology.
• Valid unrestricted Texas medical license, or ability to obtain Texas licensure within 2 years.

Work Hours

Based on course assignment.

Physical Demands

None specified.

Posting Number

UN1032PO

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Faculty

Reports To

Associate Professor, SOM

Salary

$123,000 Annualized per contract year for 24 hours/week

Open Date

06/24/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

N/A.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

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