Lecturer, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Career Track)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reduction for employee and/or家

Job summary

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson invites applications for an entry-level Lecturer in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Educator Series Track offers a structured pathway for teaching, mentoring, and service, with opportunities to develop expertise in curriculum design, learner assessment, and educational research.

The position emphasizes classroom, laboratory, and small-group instruction for medical students and trainees, with mentorship from experienced faculty and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in PATH courses and medical student pre-clerkship education.
• Support student learning through classroom, laboratory, and small-group teaching activities.
• Participate in course planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide mentoring and academic support to students, preceptors, and trainees.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in teaching and education.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, or educational activities.
• Collaborate effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Student engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree or higher in Pathology / Lab Medicine / Biomedical Sciences

Doctoral degree (PhD/MD/DO/etc.) preferred

Tools

Brightspace/D2L (LMS)

TopHat

Panopto

WeVideo/PlayPosit

Kahoot!/Zoom

Digital pathology platforms (Leica/Aperio, PathPresenter)

Job description

Lecturer, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Career Track)

Department

Pathology and Lab Medicine

Location

Tucson Campus

1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson invites applications for an entry-level Lecturer faculty position. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to launch a career in academic medicine and health sciences education. The department seeks a motivated educator with training in pathology, laboratory medicine, histology, biomedical sciences, or a related field who is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative educational environment and receive mentorship from experienced faculty while developing expertise in teaching, curriculum development, learner assessment, and academic service. This position includes opportunities for training in evidence-based teaching and learner assessment and opportunities to participate in educational research and scholarly activities.

Faculty appointed to this career-track, non-tenure-eligible position will contribute to the educational mission of the College of Medicine through classroom, laboratory, and small-group instruction. This position as a Lecturer in the Educator Series Track offers a structured pathway for professional growth and promotion based on demonstrated excellence in teaching, educational innovation, mentoring, and service.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine courses; currently these include, but are not restricted to, PATH415/515 and medical student pre-clerkship education.
• Support student learning through classroom, laboratory, and small-group teaching activities.
• Participate in course planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide mentoring and academic support to students, preceptors, and trainees.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in teaching and education.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, or educational activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant, lecturer, laboratory instructor, resident educator, fellow educator, tutor, or instructor.
• Experience in pathology, histology, histopathology, laboratory medicine, molecular diagnostics, or related biomedical fields.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (i.e. Brightspace/D2L, MedLearn, Canva, New Innovations, etc.).
• Familiarity with educational technologies (Brightspace/D2L, TopHat, Panopto, WeVideo/PlayPosit, Thinglink/VR, Kahoot!, Zoom, etc.)
• Familiarity with digital histology/pathology platforms (Leica/Aperio, DigitalScope, Philips/Grundium, Aiforia, PathPresenter, etc.)
• Interest in curriculum development, educational scholarship, and academic medicine.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Compensation

Rate of Pay: DOE

Job FTE: 1.0

Total Hours per Week: 40

Contract and Working Hours

Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr Mark Nelson

[e-mail]

Other Information

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