COM Assistant/Associate/Professor Pathology (Open Rank)

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Yakima (WA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 352,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD

403(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation

Sick Time

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima seeks a faculty member to teach Pathophysiology, Pathology, Histopathology, and Histology to osteopathic medical students and biosciences master's students. The role emphasizes scholarly activity, mentoring, and service on committees, with no clinical laboratory duties required.

Required: PhD, MD, or DO (DVM accepted); minimum three years of teaching experience and a strong commitment to education and collaboration within a

Qualifications

Strong organization and planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Teach Pathophysiology, Pathology, Histopathology, and Histology to medical and master's students.
Collaborate on a systems-based curriculum across related disciplines.
Deliver lectures in live, recorded, and online formats; develop labs and active sessions.
Participate in curriculum design, exams, and scholarly activities.
Provide academic counseling and mentor students; engage in committee work.

Skills

Organization

Verbal & written comms

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Tech proficiency

Education

PhD/MD/DO

DVM

Job description

Description

Salary Information: Annual Salary Range $105,000.00 -$351,800.00

The wage range for this position is broad to accommodate candidates with varying levels of education, professional credentials, and experience. The starting wage will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, credentials, and experience.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.

General Summary:

This faculty member will engage in the innovative teaching of Pathophysiology, Pathology, Histopathology, and some Histology. The teaching focus will provide insights into the understanding of the basic mechanisms of common diseases in humans and the current diagnostic approaches used in clinical practice. The incumbent will contribute to the college's commitment to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth by engaging in scholarly activity. The incumbent will also contribute to the Department, COM, and University through active participation on committees and other activities required to maintain and develop the mission and goals of these entities. In addition, they will develop meaningful mentoring relationships with students for academic and career advising. There is no expectation of hospital activity or clinical laboratory responsibilities in this role.

Essential Job Duties:

Teach broadly in the areas of Pathophysiology, Pathology, Histopathology, and Histology to osteopathic medical students and biosciences master's level students
Collaborate with other professionals in the development and delivery of a systems-based curriculum that integrates Anatomy, Histology, Microbiology, Physiology, Pathology, Medicine, and Pharmacology
Prepare and deliver lecture material in live, recorded, written, and on-line formats
Develop and execute active, flipped-classroom learning sessions and labs
Formulate high quality exam questions
Participate in curriculum design, review, and evaluation processes
Provide academic counselling and advice to students
Develop and maintain a program of innovation and research that aligns with and supports departmental, COM, and University mission and goals
Engage in collaborative innovative efforts with others within and outside of PNWU
Engage in areas of professional development
Serve on committees, engage in projects, and attend meetings to further the University mission and meet the goals of the Department, COM, and University
Understand accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adhere to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned

Scope of Responsibility:

Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures, which may include some familiarity of other departments within the University. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department or office.

Flexibility to work as part of a team as well as independently to meet goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.? Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information as well as ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional manner. Highly responsive to requests and has a commitment to providing high-quality service.? Maintains a customer service demeanor at all times.

Decision Making:

On a regular and continuous basis, exercises sound judgment, and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results.

Communication:

Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills.

Education, Experience and Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Education:

Required: PhD, MD, or DO degree
Accepted: DVM

Experience:

Three (3) years of teaching experience is desired, preferably in undergraduate medical education

Experience with systems based curriculum is desired
A demonstrated history of scholarly achievements

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow
Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases

Work Environment:

Standard office and campus environment. The job requires slight physical effort
Routine visits to businesses and clients
Attending meetings outside of the University
May include travel to other cities and states

Physical Requirements:

Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Ability to move about

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis with or without accommodation. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):