Professor of Pathology, DCOM

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition TitleProfessor of Pathology, DCOMDepartmentDCOM BASIC SCIENCESPosition CategoryFacultyJob DescriptionThe Professor of Pathology for the DCOM shall have the primary responsibility for teaching general pathology, systemic pathology and histology in accordance with LMU-DCOM approved curriculum and for scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.Required QualificationsMD or DO, must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license; or a PhD in pathology with experience teaching histology and systemic pathology.Preferred QualificationsPhysical DemandsCampusHarrogateJob DutyJob DutyPromote implementation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) standards in all relevant academic programs;Job DutyPromote implementation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) standards in all relevant academic programs;Job DutyPromote implementation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA);Job DutyAdhere to the Faculty-Staff Policy Manual;Job DutyConduct departmental meetings with established agenda with copies of minutes submitted to the designated shared site on MYLMU;Job DutyPrepare annual departmental updates for changes to the LMU-DCOM Catalog;Job DutyCoordinate and manage the concerns of the department faculty on a daily basis to resolve, or move forward to appropriate level for resolution;Job DutyFollow-up with faculty as needed regarding concerns;Job DutyCoordinate curriculum change proposals for approval at the department, curriculum, division dean levels, and recommendation to the LMU-DCOM Curriculum Committee;Job DutyPrepare reports to the Academic Council as requested by the curriculum committee;Job DutyMonitor implementation and evaluation of the department s Strategic Plan and prepare an annual report;Job DutyOversee and manage the resources needed for departmental responsible courses;Job DutyConduct orientation conferences for new full-time and adjunct faculty;Job DutyMonitor and support the transitions and progress of new and current faculty in the areas of academic preparedness, objective writing, lecture delivery, examination preparation, technology training, etc.;Job DutySeek, arrange, and interview for open faculty/staff positions for the department;Job DutyCoordinate the process for annual evaluations for departmental faculty by assisting with completion of Faculty Evaluation Report and staff evaluations;Job DutyPrepare course content schedules;Job DutyMonitor syllabi format and collecting all syllabi from department faculty;Job DutyMonitor student advising by faculty and adherence to policies and procedures;Job DutyPrepare an annual budget proposal with the appropriate division dean;Job DutyMaintain compliance with University and school policies for budget management for all departmental faculty and staff members;Job DutyDevelop and coordinate programs and resources to assist and promote faculty growth, development, and accomplishments in the fields of education, research, and professional service;Job DutyServe as a consultant committed to monitoring, evaluating, developing, and implementing educational, administrative, and research programs to meet established faculty and departmental requirementsPosting Detail InformationPosting NumberF01286PJob Open Date05/01/2026Job Close Date09/30/2026Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions SummaryAbout the InstitutionLincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.AA/EEO StatementLincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.Background Check StatementThe University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.Quicklink for Posting