Surgical Pathologist, Cytopathologist (F51460)

Surgical Pathologist/Cytopathologist; F51460

VCU Health - Richmond, VA

Our mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services in a manner that supports the patient care, education, and research missions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and School of Medicine.

The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience, non-tenure track, in the Division of Anatomic Pathology, with primary duties in Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology.

Position Responsibilities:

• Clinical: Responsible for day-to-day sign-out of cases in an academic Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology practice. The surgical pathology service encounters a wide variety of neoplastic and inflammatory conditions.
• Service: Participation in tumor boards and other conferences with clinical colleagues is required. Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees when necessary.
• Teaching: Participation in the educational activities of Anatomic Pathology: (1) didactic presentations, rounds, and seminars involving residents, medical and graduate students, and dental and allied health students; (2) continuing education for faculty, nurses, allied health personnel, and community physicians; and (3) development of workshops at the local, state, and national level.
• Research: Scholarship primarily in Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, and active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required.
• The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chair to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board eligibility or Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology
• A scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national meetings
• Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience and/or fellowship training in Breast and/or Pulmonary (neoplastic and non-neoplastic) pathology.
  • Board eligibility/certification in cytopathology.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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