Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine, the Chair, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is the academic, clinical, and administrative leader of the Department - a team of 40 to 50 faculty. The Chair directs the patient care, education, and research missions of the Department, and is responsible for providing leadership in the development and execution of all strategic plans and daily operations. Working in close partnership with all stakeholders, the Chair will ensure clinical, educational, and scientific programs are patient-focused, high-performing, and results-oriented, and will support faculty members in engaging, educating, and providing an exceptional learner experience for UCI's graduate, medical, and undergraduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Chair will support the recruitment of high-caliber faculty and trainees who will enhance scientific advances, pursue excellence in medical education, and contribute to the development and expansion of clinical operations. In addition, the Chair will lead initiatives to support expanded research capabilities, exceptional patient service, quality outcomes, faculty and staff satisfaction, growth and volume management, and improved financial performance.

Successful Candidates Should Possess the Following Desired Attributes:

• An excellent record of clinical expertise.
• A strong record of research and academic accomplishments.
• Solid experience in administering pathology and laboratory services.
• A strong record of teaching.
• Leadership experience commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Team coaching and mentoring ability.
• Service orientation and a commitment to high standards of quality and service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an academic and clinical environment.
• Entrepreneurial approach with an ability to build productive partnerships and to drive growth and expansion.

Eligibility:

• An MD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent.
• Appropriate Board Certification based on Specialty.
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.
• Meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Strong record of scholarly activity, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications and a stellar record of research and research support.
• Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the clinical and academic components of a multi-disciplinary department.
• A track record of promoting an inclusive culture.
• Strong record of teaching.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application profile and upload their cover letter and curriculum vitae electronically to the following web site: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09902 .

Complete application materials will include:

• Statement of Current and Future Research Plans
• Teaching Statement - See guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement
• Reference requirements - 3 required (contact information only)

For general inquiries, nominations, or to learn more about the position, please contact the Grant Cooper | DSG Global team via email at [email protected] or phone at [redacted]. Application review will continue until the position has been filled.

Criteria for the Ladder Rank Series:

Ladder-Rank Faculty will serve as research scholars, clinicians, and educators. They are expected to design and lead significant, thematic research with extramural support. Teaching is required and may include clinical, classroom or lab teaching. Faculty will also take part in campus and professional service.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:

Clinical X faculty are expected to produce scholarly work (typically in a clinical domain), teach, perform clinical activities as well as service to the University.

Salary range:

The salary range for the rank position is $655,679 - $753,601. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series - Health Sciences Compensation Plan . This position includes membership in the health science compensation plan , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• An MD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent.
• Appropriate Board Certification based on Specialty.
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09902