Description

General Surgical Pathologist – Dermatopathology  
Assistant/Associate Professor  
 
Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective pathology services in a manner that supports the patient care, education, and research missions of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and School of Medicine. 
 
Chief Purpose of Position
The Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) with expertise in Surgical Pathology with preference for subspecialty training or documented expertise in Dermatopathology and/or Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology.   
 
Position Responsibilities

• Clinical: Day-to-day sign-out of cases in academic surgical pathology subspecialty services. The surgical pathology service encounters a wide variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions.
• Service: Participation in tumor boards and other conferences with clinical colleagues is required. Participation in departmental, institutional, and national committees when necessary.
• Teaching: Participation in the educational activities of Anatomic Pathology: (1) didactic presentations, rounds, and seminars involving residents, medical and graduate students, and dental and allied health students; (2) continuing education for faculty, nurses, allied health personnel, and community physicians; and (3) development of workshops at the local, state, and national level.
• Research: Scholarship primarily in Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, and active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required. 
• The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chief to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology. 

 
Required Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree  
• Board eligibility or Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology.
• A scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at national meetings
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia 
• Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU 

 
 
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.