Job Description
Position Information Position Information
Posting Number F-1030
Position Title Pathology - Foundational Sciences Faculty (Medical Faculty, Open Rank)
College/Unit College of Medicine
Home Department College of Medicine
Employee Group Medical Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Type 12 month
Position Classification Medical Faculty
Position Begin Date Position End Date Position Summary Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University is seeking a basic science medical faculty with emphasis on teaching Pathology in our Foundational Sciences Discipline. This position assumes an 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. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to conduct research and deliver research/scholarly outcomes. The college supports many different types of research and provides various levels of financial support dependent on type of research being conducted, past research activity, and percentage of expected research time. This is an open rank position depending on credentials and may either be non-tenure track or tenure track. Anticipated start date is Summer 2026.
Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DO).
- Experience in, and strong commitment to, innovative approaches to education and learning in medical school setting.
- Ability and commitment to facilitate interactive learning in large and small group settings.
- Strong collaborative and communication skills.
- Experience incorporating inclusive, accessible, and equitable practices into pedagogical and/or research.
- Research/scholarly activity; all areas 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.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with interdisciplinary integrated curriculum.
- Broad 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.
Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department The
Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University 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 patientcare, and strategic collaborations to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Posting Begins 03/02/2026
Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes
Type of Recruitment External
About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
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Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Flexible hours