Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

RANK/TITLE:

Assistant Professor (1-5 years of experience), Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) or Professor (10+ years of experience ) (tenure/nontenure).

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

• The Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is recruiting for a Pathologist in the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE).
• The position will be in the appointment stream academic clinical track. The candidate needs to have subspecialty training and academic interest in Head and Neck Surgical Pathology.
• The Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE) consists of Four Head and Neck Pathologists and is known for its expertise in neoplastic and non-neoplastic Head and Neck diseases. This COE processes over 3,500 Head and Neck cases per year and serves as a local, regional and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology.
• The Head and Neck Pathology COE has very close ties with the Head and Neck Surgical and Medical Oncology groups. The University of Pittsburgh Head and Neck Team has a very strong record of Federal and Industry funding and collaborations and has been consistently funded as a SPORE (Specialized Program Of Research Excellence) program, one of the highest research designation s and pragmatic funding by the NIH.

• The potential to engage with and support the multidisciplinary head and neck research team, including on programmatic grants, is expected.

• The Head and Neck COE offers a one-year ACGME accredited Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program.
• This position is based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals, which primarily provides diagnostic support to the Hillman Cancer Center.
• The Dept. of Pathology at UPMC has a well-established Molecular, Digital and Computational Pathology infrastructure and resources. There is ongoing investment in Digital Pathology and AI applications in Pathology.
• Candidates would have extensive oversight and involvement in translational pathology utilizing the shared resources of our Imaging and Digital Pathology Laboratories, Molecular Anatomic Pathology and FISH laboratories.
• Individuals would be provided with guaranteed protected time.
• The successful candidate will be expected to participate in and provide leadership and guidance to develop and leverage diagnostic and research initiatives using available resources.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work closely with the Head and Neck COE Director related to service roles and participation in the functioning of Head and Neck COE Pathology service and operations.

• Participate in various COE specific meetings at UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center.

• Represent the Dept. nationally and internationally.

• Mentor and teach Head and Neck Pathology fellows and Pathology residents.

• Sign out of surgical pathology cases, as needed.

• Participate in research initiatives, as needed.

• Be aligned, participate and work towards deliverance of the mission and goals of the Dept.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have an M.D./DO and Board certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in thoracic pathology.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.

• A good record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.

APPLICATION:

For questions please contact:

Rajiv Dhir, MD, MBA

Executive Vice Chair and Medical Director of Anatomic Pathology Services at UPMC

Phone: (412) 623-1321

E-mail: [email protected]

To Apply: Go to TALENT CENTER at www.join.pitt.edu and search for requisition number 26005017 in keyword.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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