Assistant​/Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come.

ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness, and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community.

Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive.

In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.

This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology and Immunology will drive, support, and ensure the integration of scientifically based biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles and practices in the training of students in the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) and other programs within the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). This hire will be integral in further developing a curriculum, which integrates multiple basic science fields in team-based, large and small group, learning environments.

The faculty member will engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge and provide training opportunities for ACHE students. Dedication to achieving ACHE's mission through regional and national service is an area of focus.

• Direct the education and instruction of students by fostering a student-centered learning environment that employs evidenced-based teaching strategies that promote critical thinking, curiosity, and clinical relevance across settings such as classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, small-group facilitation, research, and scholarly activity.
• Develop, review and revise educational materials to ensure accuracy, clarity and alignment with current scientific knowledge and licensing exams.
• Serve as a faculty advisor or mentor, supporting students in academic and professional development, promoting engagement in research, scholarly projects, and lifelong learning.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students, providing constructive feedback and individualized remediation as needed to support their achievement of competency and academic success in accordance with ACHE’s standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development, review, and continuous quality improvement efforts to ensure integration of foundational biomedical science with clinical application and osteopathic principles.
• Maintain office hours to provide academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and career guidance, ensuring approachability and accessibility for student support.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a growth mindset by adapting to evolving educational needs and contributing to the college’s mission through interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and service.
• Demonstrate ethical professional behavior that reflects integrity, accountability and institutional guidelines.
• Model and promote a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive institutional culture, engaging with faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and respectful manner.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, reflecting on teaching…