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Lecturer, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Career Track)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time, retirement plan

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 16, 2026

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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here.
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).
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.