Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pathology

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 :

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.