Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pathology

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Company: University of Kentucky

Location: Lexington, KY 40517

Description:

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pathology

Requisition Number
FE04397

Working Title
Pathology Residency Program Director

Department Name
7H600:PATHOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

MD, DO or equivalent

Required Related Experience

The faculty member must have:
  • M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree.
  • Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
  • Licensed in Kentucky.
  • A minimum of 3 years of post-residency pathology experience.
  • Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
  • Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices.
  • Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience.


  • Required License/Registration/Certification
  • M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree.
  • Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
  • Licensed in Kentucky.


  • Job Summary

    The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky is recruiting a Pathology Residency Program Director. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service and serve as the residency program director. Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical or Anatomic Pathology is required with a minimum of 3 years of post-residency experience. Subspecialty training or comparable experience in an area of anatomic pathology is preferred. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank.

    The department (http://pathology.med.uky.edu/)is an integrated department of pathology with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, a vibrant educational program for medical students, residents and fellows as well as a nationally-recognized research program in neuropathology and research affiliations with the Markey Cancer Center. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance research and clinical excellence within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

    This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities (http://www.visitlex.com/).

    This potential open-rank position is available immediately and will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up to date curriculum vitae and letter of interest. Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu

    Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

    Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
    No

    Preferred Education/Experience
  • Ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of this department.
  • Fellowship training or comparable experience in an area of anatomic pathology.


  • Deadline to Apply

    Open Until Filled
    Yes

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