Open Rank Foundational Science Faculty, School of Medicine

Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine, located in the vibrant and diverse community of Fayetteville, NC, is poised for growth and innovation as a candidate school with the LCME. With a survey visit for preliminary accreditation completed in May 2025, we are seeking visionary medical educators in the fields of Pathology, Biochemistry,  and/or Anatomical Sciences to join our growing team and help shape the future of medical education.

Are you a creative, forward-thinking, and student-focused educator? Do you thrive on innovation and the opportunity to influence the next generation of physician leaders? Join our Department of Foundational Science as we design and deliver a cutting-edge, spirally integrated, clinical presentation curriculum.

Why Join Us?

Our mission is bold yet vital: to prepare graduates to become socially accountable, equity-focused, community-engaged physician leaders committed to reducing health disparities and improving outcomes in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach and mentor future physicians through large and small group facilitation, including case-based learning based on clinical presentations.
• Develop and implement an innovative curriculum grounded in the latest educational methodologies.
• Design, develop, and direct an assigned course as a course director and contribute to other courses as a discipline/thread expert.
• Collaborate with all faculty to build courses/clerkships for the program
• Contribute to educational scholarship
• Participate in educational service and academic citizenship
• Mentor students and/or junior faculty.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new medical school.
• A supportive and inclusive academic culture that values equity, community engagement, and professional growth.
• The chance to work in a community-focused environment addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
• Competitive compensation in a family-friendly affordable community nestled between the North Carolina coast and the research triangle community.

Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to transforming medical education and empowering future physicians to make meaningful change in their communities.

Apply Today!
Visit the Methodist University Careers Page to join us in this exciting journey toward educational innovation and social impact.

What We’re Looking For:

• Expertise in Pathology and/or anatomical sciences gained through obtainment of a terminal degree (e.g., PhD or equivalent degree).
• Medical school teaching experience and small group facilitation.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in medical education.