Job Description

Lecturer, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Career Track) Posting Number req27358 Department Pathology and Lab Medicine Department Website Link https://pathology.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson invites applications for an entry-level Lecturer faculty position. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to launch a career in academic medicine and health sciences education. The department seeks a motivated educator with training in pathology, laboratory medicine, histology, biomedical sciences, or a related field who is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative educational environment and receive mentorship from experienced faculty while developing expertise in teaching, curriculum development, learner assessment, and academic service. This position includes opportunities for training in evidence-based teaching and learner assessment and opportunities to participate in educational research and scholarly activities.

Faculty appointed to this career-track, non-tenure-eligible position will contribute to the educational mission of the College of Medicine through classroom, laboratory, and small-group instruction. This position as a Lecturer in the Educator Series Track offers a structured pathway for professional growth and promotion based on demonstrated excellence in teaching, educational innovation, mentoring, and service.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine courses; currently these include, but are not restricted to, PATH415/515 and medical student pre-clerkship education.
• Support student learning through classroom, laboratory, and small-group teaching activities.
• Participate in course planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide mentoring and academic support to students, preceptors, and trainees.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in teaching and education.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, or educational activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, DVM, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant, lecturer, laboratory instructor, resident educator, fellow educator, tutor, or instructor.
• Experience in pathology, histology, histopathology, laboratory medicine, molecular diagnostics, or related biomedical fields.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (i.e. Brightspace/D2L, MedLearn, Canva, New Innovations, etc.).
• Familiarity with educational technologies (Brightspace/D2L, TopHat, Panopto, WeVideo/PlayPosit, Thinglink/VR, Kahoot!, Zoom, etc.)
• Familiarity with digital histology/pathology platforms (Leica/Aperio, DigitalScope, Philips/Grundium, Aiforia, PathPresenter, etc.)
• Interest in curriculum development, educational scholarship, and academic medicine.

Rank Lecturer Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates

Dr Mark Nelson

mnelson@pathology.arizona.edu

Open Date 10/15/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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