Pathology Faculty

Foundational Science Educator, PathologyAlice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking experienced, motivated, and dedicated leaders and educators to participate in the design and delivery of an innovative four-year medical school curriculum that engages medical students in active and novel learning.Reports to: Department Chair of Medical EducationFLSA Classification: ExemptLocation: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site)The Foundational Science Educator, Pathology is a full-time, non-tenure position. This individual will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure students receive broad-based training experience. Foundational sciences are interwoven throughout all four years of the curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a history of teaching excellence in medical education and work well with colleagues across the respective and relevant phases. This position will collaborate with other clinical and basic science faculty for the development of clinical cases to emphasize basic science foundational concepts and will participate in the development and review of formative and summative assessment items. The ideal Pathology candidate should have experience in multiple disciplines with clinical relevance including:PathologyHistopathologyPathophysiologyCellular BiologyFaculty and staff members will contribute to the development and rollout of the ARCHES curriculum, which is built on evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. It includes the following six core elements which will be interwoven throughout the four-year curriculum:Art of HealingResearchClinicalHealth Systems ScienceEmbracing Whole HealthScience of MedicineEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop Curriculum – oversee the development and integration of all content tied to the pathology and the relevant pathology elements, including the development of clinically relevant narratives and various assessment tools including, but not limited to, NBME-style multiple-choice questions and assessment of student performance in active learning sessions.Teach / Instruct / Facilitate - actively engage in student instruction, developing and delivering content using active learning methodologies. Collaborate with faculty colleagues to create, deliver, and pre-record flipped classroom content. Facilitate small and large group active learning; serve as facilitator for small group discussion such as in case-based learning, and other small group sessions.Assess / Evaluate - create learning objectives related to respective foundational sciences and map them to the curriculum. Use appropriate metrics and assessment methods to ensure that students meet those objectives. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff for continuous quality improvement of courses, sessions, activities, and assessments.Participate in professional development programs to enhance teaching, educational and other skills needed to execute their responsibilities.Actively participate in leadership and group membership within the medical school (e.g., Curriculum Committee, Admissions Committee, etc.).Other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Requirements:Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, MD/PhD, ScD, MBBS, or equivalent) with specific ACGME residency training in pathology, required.Greater than two (2) years of experience in an accredited undergraduate medical education or post graduate level education programs with concentration in pathology or closely related field, required.Demonstrated experience and expertise in medical education, including curriculum development, formulating and editing assessment tools, and delivery in the field of pathology, required.Proficiency in medical pathology, preferred.Clinical pathology experience, preferred.Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating integrated foundational science courses, preferred.Familiarity with an array of educational technologies and active learning methodologies, preferred.Experience with different assessment methods, preferred.Experience with different adult learning methods (e.g. CBL, PBL, TBL, small-groups, simulation, etc.)Applicants should submit the following materials:Letter of interest highlighting essential qualifications and interestsA detailed curriculum vitaeTeaching philosophy statement