Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Pathology

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The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Diego (http://pathology.ucsd.edu) is seeking a surgical pathologist with subspecialty training and expertise in Head and Neck/Cardiothoracic Pathology to join its Division of Anatomic Pathology.

The successful candidate will have clinical responsibilities for specimens associated with robust organ transplant, general care, and cancer programs at the Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center (the region's only NCI-designated Cancer Center), Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center and Cardiovascular Institute, Jacobs Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, and the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion at UC San Diego Health, as well as our referral/outreach/consultation programs and an expanding clinical integration network.

The successful candidate will primarily attend and sign-out on the subspecialized head, neck, and cardiothoracic pathology of the Anatomic Pathology Division, but may also sign out on the Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary pathology, Cytopathology, and other Anatomic Pathology services as clinically required. The teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows is also expected.

The appropriate series and appointment will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Department: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pathology/Pages/default.aspx

Division: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/pathology/divisions/Anatomic-Pathology/Pages/default.aspx

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, DO, or MD/PhD in pathology or related fields.

Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Candidates must have completed fellowship training in at least one of three subspecialties of Head & Neck Pathology, Pulmonary/Thoracic Pathology, and/or Cardiovascular Pathology

Candidates with sign-out experience in another area of pathology, such as Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary pathology and/or Cytopathology are preferred.

Candidates with a proven track record of scholarly activity in Head and Neck/Cardiothoracic Pathology are preferred.

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The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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