Assistant​/Associate Professor of Pathology

Overview

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Pathology

Requisition: F

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Position Type: Full-Time Tenure Track

College: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: Dept of Clinical Anatomy

Open Date: 01/29/2026

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Contact Name: Lisa Pabst

Title: Administrative Associate III

Contact Address: 925 City Central Ave. Suite 415, Conroe, Texas 77301

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Contact Email: ldp
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Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Pathology faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of Pathology curriculum in foundational and systems-based courses. Collaborate with faculty in other departments to provide for a highly integrated curriculum. Provide for instruction using various methods of content delivery, including large and small group discussions, case reports, grand rounds, and other interactive approaches. Participate in the writing of exam questions based on COMLEX-USA and USMLE styles.

Maintain scholarly activities, such as applying for research grants, dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and conference attendance. Act as a faculty advisor and participate in selection of students. Perform other duties as assigned by the chair of the department.

DO or MD, with residency training in Pathology.

• At least 1-year teaching experience in an academic institution at the graduate or professional level. Teaching experience to medical students preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially with various faculty is required.
• Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the academic components of a multi-disciplinary department are essential.
• Candidate should present a plan for scholarly activity, including publications and presentations commensurate with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

• Experience using different teaching methods, which includes case-based learning, ‘flipped classroom,’ interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, and curriculum delivery systems (Blackboard) is highly preferred; experience with curricular and instructional design is desired.
• A Texas medical license and/or a board-certification in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology are not required.

Note: This position is located at Sam Houston State College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX – just 5 miles N of The Woodlands, and 35 miles N of Houston.

Yes

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code.

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