University of Pennsylvania

Associate/Full Professor - Clinician Educator Track - Director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology

University of Pennsylvania$210K — $250K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree required
  • Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
  • Eligibility for unrestricted medical practice license in Pennsylvania
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in Surgical Pathology subspecialties
  • Demonstrated physician leadership or administrative experience preferred
  • Recognition on a national level for professional contributions
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology
  • Ensure high-quality clinical practice through oversight of quality assurance and compliance
  • Develop and implement innovative Anatomic Pathology programs and technologies
  • Contribute to the Executive Pathology Committee for service integration and oversight
  • Advance the institution's academic and research mission
  • Lead or collaborate on clinically oriented research programs
  • Champion faculty scholarship and strengthen research efforts

Benefits

  • Position within a prestigious academic institution
  • Opportunity for academic mentorship and teaching
  • Access to a collaborative research environment
  • Support for grant development and funding opportunities
  • A platform for national recognition in professional contributions
Full Job Description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Surgical Pathology Subspecialty including Thoracic Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology or other surgical pathology subspecialities. Prior physician leadership or administrative experience is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate will be board-certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology and eligible to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Rank and remuneration will be determined according to the candidate's qualifications and experience. Teaching responsibilities may include medical students, residents, fellows, and post-doctoral students. Clinical responsibilities may include: • Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology, advancing the division's academic mission while ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services. • Maintain excellence in clinical practice through oversight of quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations, with strict adherence to CLIA and CAP standards. • Lead the development and implementation of innovative Anatomic Pathology programs, technologies, and initiatives that align with institutional priorities and support continued growth. • Serve as a key leader on the Executive Pathology Committee, contributing to the integration, coordination, and oversight of Anatomic Pathology services across the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include: • Playing a pivotal role in advancing the institution's research and academic mission. • Consistent with the selected academic appointment series, the individual will contribute as a research collaborator or serve as a leader of clinically oriented research programs. • Leveraging the rich collaborative environment of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the candidate will be expected to champion faculty scholarship, strengthen translational and clinical research efforts, cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, support grant development and funding opportunities, and maintain a nationally recognized scholarly portfolio through publications, presentations, and academic leadership activities. Candidates should possess national recognition for their professional contributions, exhibit excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities, and have significant experience overseeing large teams while fostering the growth and career development of junior pathologists.

About University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Penn is known for its strong undergraduate and graduate programs in business, law, medicine, engineering, and social sciences. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students, including 10,000 undergraduates and 16,000 graduate and professional students. Penn has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The university has a strong research program, with over $1 billion in annual research expenditures.
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