Scientist Educator

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University’s College of Medicine in Nashville invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Scientist Educator. The role focuses on teaching foundational biomedical sciences, integrating basic science with clinical practice, and mentoring students in scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and collaborative teaching across disciplines, aligning with accreditation standards and the College’s mission of compassionate,

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in foundational biomedical science expected.
• Experience teaching in undergraduate/graduate/medical education.
• Ability to connect foundational science with clinical applications.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Mentorship of students in biomedical/medical education scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction across pre-clerkship curricula.
• Develop learning objectives, materials, assessments aligned with outcomes and accreditation.
• Integrate basic science with clinical cases across organ systems.
• Mentor medical students and participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Support continuous quality improvement and accreditation processes.

Skills

Teaching foundations

Interdisciplinary integration

Scholarship mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree (PhD/MD/DO or equivalent)

Job description

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

College of Medicine

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Foundational andClinical Sciences (FCS) at the Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine (FCoM)at Belmont University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible ScientistEducator faculty position. The successful candidate will join acollaborative, mission-driven faculty committed to developing and delivering aninnovative, integrated medical curriculum grounded in whole-person care anddedicated to the College’s vision of transforming health through compassion andservice.

The Scientist Educator will contributeto the academic mission of the College of Medicine through teaching,scholarship, and service. Candidates should possess expertise in one or morefoundational biomedical science disciplines, such as biochemistry,pathology, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience,anatomy or a related biomedical science field.

The successful candidate will providehigh-quality instruction across the pre-clerkship medical curriculum and workcollaboratively with foundational science and clinical faculty to integratebasic science concepts with clinical applications. The Scientist Educator should be able to help medical students understand and apply foundationalscientific principles to mechanisms of disease, diagnosis, treatment,prevention, and patient care.

The position also includes mentoringlearners, engaging in scholarly activity, participating in curriculumdevelopment and assessment, and contributing to departmental and Collegeinitiatives, including those supporting continuous quality improvement andaccreditation.

Teaching and Curriculum Development

• Deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction in areas of expertisethrough lectures, laboratories, small-group sessions, case-based learning,and other instructional formats.
• Develop, revise, and maintain learning objectives, instructionalmaterials, and assessments aligned with course and program outcomes andaccreditation standards.
• Integrate foundational biomedical science concepts acrossorgan-system and interdisciplinary courses and connect scientificprinciples with clinical cases and patient care.
• Collaborate with foundational science and clinical faculty topromote horizontal and vertical integration throughout the medicalcurriculum.
• Utilize innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies, includingactive learning, case-based learning, and technology-enhanced instruction.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement ofcourses, assessments, and curricular content.
• Mentor and advise medical students in their academic, professional,and scholarly development.

Scholarship and Research

• Maintain an active program of scholarship appropriate to thecandidate’s area of expertise and academic interests, which may includebiomedical, translational, clinical, or medical education research.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications,presentations, educational products, or other appropriate scholarlyvenues.
• Pursue internal and external funding opportunities, whenappropriate, to support research, educational innovation, or collaborativescholarly initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise medical students participating in research andscholarly activities.
• Develop interdisciplinary collaborations within the College ofMedicine, Belmont University, and the broader academic and healthcarecommunity.
• Remain current with advances in biomedical science, medicaleducation, and areas of disciplinary expertise and incorporate relevantdevelopments into teaching and scholarship.

Service and Leadership

• Participate in departmental, College, and University committees and contribute to shared governance and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to accreditation activities, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Engage in professional service through relevant scientific, educational, or professional organizations.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation, program development, and other initiatives supporting the educational mission of the College.
• Support a collegial academic environment characterized by collaboration, professionalism, respect, and commitment to the mission and values of Belmont University and the College of Medicine.

Appointment andEvaluation

This is a full-time, 12-month,tenure-eligible faculty appointment in the Department of Foundational andClinical Sciences. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate withqualifications and experience. Tenure-track faculty are evaluated onperformance in teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the BelmontUniversity Faculty Handbook and College of Medicine criteria for academicadvancement.

About the ThomasF. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine

TheThomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville,Tennessee, is committed to educating physicians who embrace whole-person care,compassionate service, and lifelong learning. Founded on Belmont University’sChrist-centered mission, the College seeks faculty who value collaboration,academic excellence, service, innovation, and the formation of physiciansprepared to care for patients and communities with knowledge, compassion, andintegrity.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

• Ability to connect foundational scientific principles withmechanisms of disease and their clinical application.
• Commitment to innovative, learner-centered pedagogy andinterdisciplinary integration of foundational and clinical sciences.
• Commitment to scholarship and the mentorship of medical students inscholarly activities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstratedability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academicenvironment.

Preferred

• Experience teaching within a medical school or other healthprofessions education program.
• Experience in an integrated, organ-system-based, or case-basedmedical curriculum.
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to instruction across multipleareas of the foundational medical sciences.
• Record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewedpublications, conference presentations, funded research, educationalscholarship, or other forms of scholarly activity.
• Experience mentoring students in biomedical science, translationalresearch, or medical education scholarship.
• Familiarity with active-learning methodologies, educationaltechnologies, and contemporary approaches to medical education.
• Experiencewith curriculum design, assessment, program evaluation, and accreditationprocesses, particularly within an LCME-accredited medical education program.

Required Education

Terminal degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) in a foundational biomedical science discipline or a closely related field.

Required Experience

Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of foundational biomedical science relevant to medical education. Evidence of effective teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, health professions, or medical school level.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University primarily hires employees of the Christian faith who are committed to support the mission of the University. The University has appointed the Chief Human Resources Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator to serve as coordinator of non-discrimination compliance for staff and faculty. The Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance and Title IX Coordinator serves as coordinator of compliance for Title IX (sex discrimination) issues and questions for students. Click here to learn more.

In accordance with accrediting standards for its professional education programs in law and medicine, the University does not apply religious criteria in hiring employees within those programs. All employees hired by the University, regardless of religious faith, shall be committed to Belmont’s Christ-centered, student-focused mission.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veteransand disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.