Description
Pathology Faculty (Open Rank/Track, Foundational Sciences)
College of Medicine
Central Michigan University
Twelve-month Medical Faculty
Central Michigan University College of Medicine (CMED) is seeking a basic science medical faculty with emphasis on teaching Pathology in our Foundational Sciences Discipline. Successful candidates will assume a educational role working with other faculty in implementing a highly integrated, cross-disciplinary, and inquiry-based medical school curriculum that includes peer-instruction, case-based and team-based learning. The selected candidate will be provided with support and is expected to deliver research/scholarly outcomes. The position will be at the Assistant Professor rank or higher, depending on credentials. The position may either be non-tenure track or tenure-track and will receive a financial support package for their research. Desired start date is 2026 however is negotiable.
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (PhD, MD/DO)
Experience in and strong commitment to innovative approaches to education and learning in medical school setting
Ability or commitment to facilitate interactive learning in large and small group settings
Strong collaborative and communication skills
Experience incorporating DEI into pedagogical and or research practices.
All areas of research/scholarly activity will be considered
Candidates interested in advanced rank must have significant relevant medical school teaching experience of high quality in both large and small group settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with interdisciplinary integrated curriculum.
Broader experience in normal systems structure and function, and functional disturbances in disease (pathophysiology)
Experience in patient, case, and/or problem-based medical education
Experience with, or a strong knowledge of, pedagogical approaches such as team-based learning
Evidence of working in teams
About CMU College of Medicine: The Central Michigan University College of Medicine educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond. Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patient care and strategic collaboratio2ns to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
About CMU
Founded more than 125 years ago to meet Michigan’s need for teachers and business leaders, Central Michigan University prepares students to become leaders and changemakers in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 22,000 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. We offer approximately 300 academic programs at the undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels — many of which are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5 percent of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with students at the graduate and undergraduate levels in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 18 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes are achieving great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing titles in Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.2.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. The city is a short drive from other major Michigan destinations including Grand Rapids and Detroit, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and more.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program as well as health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
To Apply: CMU CMED encourages applicants from historically underrepresented populations, veterans, women, and other minority groups to apply. Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu. Keyword College of Medicine. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until filled. Electronically attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research/scholarly interest (optional), and a list of three professional references, including phone numbers and email addresses. Questions can be directed to Sarah Whitman, Search Committee Coordinator, [email protected], 989-774-7213.
EEO Statement: "CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight."
