Job Summary

The Department of Medical Education is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position (1.0 FTE) in Pathology/Pathophysiology at any rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor). The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum design and the delivery of pathology content within the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM) Total Health Curriculum (THC), an 18-month integrated, active learning-based program. Rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Established in Scranton, PA, in 2008, GCSOM was founded through the efforts of visionary individuals who recognized the value of a community-based medical school. GCSOM is part of the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, which includes a School of Nursing, a School of Graduate Education, and a Research Institute across six regional campuses. This position is located at the Scranton, PA, campus.

Job Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the faculty neuroscience team to develop and deliver integrated Pathology/Pathophysiology content for medical and graduate programs.
• Participate in the creation of formative and summative assessments.
• Serve as a co-course director for phase 1 (pre-clerkship) courses.
• Engage in collaborative scholarship in medical education or your field of expertise/interest.
• Supervise and mentor medical students on scholarly projects.
• Participate in the medical student interviewing and selection process.
• Maintain professional growth through seminars, training, workshops, current literature, and professional affiliations.
• Contribute to departmental, institutional, or field-related service activities.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD, DO). While experience in medical school curriculum is preferred, qualified candidates without this experience will also be considered.
• Experience in higher education, specifically in Pathology, Histology, Embryology, and/or Pathophysiology.
• Preferred but not required: Experience with active learning/flipped classroom/evidence-based pedagogy (e.g., Case-Based Learning, simulation, Team-Based Learning).
• Demonstrated ability or potential to develop scholarship in medical education or your field of expertise/interest, consistent with academic rank.
• Preferred candidates will have experience in course development/leadership and/or leading faculty teams.

Education

Doctoral Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Education (Preferred)

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.