Open Rank- Faculty- Breast Pathologist
Assistant / Associate Professor @University of Illinois Chicago posted 2 months ago in Biological Sciences Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience No Preference
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Qualifications MD
Job Description
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $300, 000
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
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Position Summary
The Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full-time academic surgical pathologist to join our faculty serving as an expert consultant. Additional experience or interest in breast or gynecologic pathology is desirable. Rank and tenure will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, qualifications and funding.
The UIC Department of Pathology is among the country’s fastest-growing academic departments, and is structured to provide a unique environment to foster the development of academic careers. UIC is the country’s largest and most diverse medical school and ranks among the top colleges of medicine in the growth of extramural grant funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Service Responsibilities
- Provide expert diagnostic interpretation of surgical pathology specimens, with a focus on breast pathology (core biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, etc.).
- Offer consultative services to clinicians and referring pathologists for complex or challenging cases.
- Participate in the Anatomic Pathology on-call rotation, providing timely intraoperative consultations (frozen sections) and urgent case reviews.
- Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Anatomic Pathology or Department Head to support departmental operations.
- Education & Teaching Responsibilities
- Ensure excellence in teaching and directly train medical students, residents, fellows, and post-doctoral trainees in breast pathology.
- Provide educational experiences for rotating residents and fellows from other departments or institutions.
- Assist colleagues in preparing and delivering intramural/extramural lectures, conferences, and professional presentations.
- Develop and participate in continuing education programs, including in-service training for lab staff and pathology personnel.
- Play an active role in the recruitment, retention, and evaluation of pathology residents and fellows.
- Research & Clinical Investigation Responsibilities
- Engage in basic, translational, or clinical research, including clinical trials, novel testing methodologies, and collaborative studies.
- Support inter-departmental and institutional research initiatives within the College of Medicine and affiliated institutions.
- Mentor trainees (students, residents, fellows) in research projects, publications, and academic pursuits.
- Other Professional Responsibilities
- Serve on departmental, hospital, and university committees as needed.
- Maintain up-to-date expertise in pathology through CME programs, scientific meetings, and self-directed learning (including AMA Category 1 credits).
- Engage with national and local pathology societies to stay current with advancements in the field.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Anatomic Pathology or Department Head to meet institutional goals.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for this position must have an MD, DO, DO/PhD, MD/PhD or other equivalent degree, qualify for a license to practice medicine in Illinois, and be board eligible or possess board certification in anatomic pathology. A minimum of two years of independent sign-out experience is preferred.