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Position Title Professor of Pathology, DCOM Department DCOM BASIC SCIENCES Position Category Faculty Job Description
The Professor of Pathology for the DCOM shall have the primary responsibility for teaching general pathology, systemic pathology and histology in accordance with LMU-DCOM approved curriculum and for scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
MD or DO, must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license; or a PhD in pathology with experience teaching histology and systemic pathology.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus Harrogate
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Promote implementation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) standards in all relevant academic programs;
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Promote implementation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) standards in all relevant academic programs;
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Promote implementation of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA);
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Adhere to the Faculty-Staff Policy Manual;
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Conduct departmental meetings with established agenda with copies of minutes submitted to the designated shared site on MYLMU;
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Prepare annual departmental updates for changes to the LMU-DCOM Catalog;
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Coordinate and manage the concerns of the department faculty on a daily basis to resolve, or move forward to appropriate level for resolution;
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Follow-up with faculty as needed regarding concerns;
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Coordinate curriculum change proposals for approval at the department, curriculum, division dean levels, and recommendation to the LMU-DCOM Curriculum Committee;
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Prepare reports to the Academic Council as requested by the curriculum committee;
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Monitor implementation and evaluation of the department s Strategic Plan and prepare an annual report;
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Oversee and manage the resources needed for departmental responsible courses;
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Conduct orientation conferences for new full-time and adjunct faculty;
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Monitor and support the transitions and progress of new and current faculty in the areas of academic preparedness, objective writing, lecture delivery, examination preparation, technology training, etc.;
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Seek, arrange, and interview for open faculty/staff positions for the department;
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Coordinate the process for annual evaluations for departmental faculty by assisting with completion of Faculty Evaluation Report and staff evaluations;
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Prepare course content schedules;
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Monitor syllabi format and collecting all syllabi from department faculty;
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Monitor student advising by faculty and adherence to policies and procedures;
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Prepare an annual budget proposal with the appropriate division dean;
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Maintain compliance with University and school policies for budget management for all departmental faculty and staff members;
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Develop and coordinate programs and resources to assist and promote faculty growth, development, and accomplishments in the fields of education, research, and professional service;
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Serve as a consultant committed to monitoring, evaluating, developing, and implementing educational, administrative, and research programs to meet established faculty and departmental requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F01286P Job Open Date 05/06/2025 Job Close Date 08/31/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or
[email protected].
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
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