Director of Autopsy Pathology/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Overview:

The salary range for this position is $204,500-$409,700. This position includes membership in the https://aadocs.ucdavis.edu/policies/apm/apm-670.pdf.

Department of Medical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Director of Autopsy Pathology

University of California, Davis, Health
Sacramento, California

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic physician-leader at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level to serve as Director of Autopsy Pathology. This position will serve as Medical Director for the Autopsy service. Clinical responsibilities include primary coverage of the autopsy service. Additional participation on other clinical services can be considered, in consultation with the department Chair. The candidate will serve as rotation director for the residency program. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in teaching gross anatomy and pathology to medical students. Administrative responsibilities include oversight of the Autopsy Service, which includes oversight of autopsy policies and procedures and compliance with accreditation requirements in partnership with Hospital Laboratory Services. Approximately 60% time will be spent in clinical duties involving autopsy pathology. Teaching duties will chiefly consist of clinical teaching of house staff and medical students. Experience in pediatric pathology is beneficial.

Participation in the research mission is expected, either as a collaborator or leader of clinically oriented research projects pertinent to the candidate's areas of expertise and training. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in establishing an autopsy research program. The Department accessions more than 21,000 surgical and 14,000 cytology specimens per year. The clinical laboratory performs more than 10 million tests per year, including point-of-care tests.

The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain a high level of service, work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain excellent relationships with medical and technical staff, trainees, and others are required. The best-qualified candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a positive attitude, and an aptitude for leadership.

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 19, 2024; however, the position will remain open until filled, but no later than June 30, 2025. Qualified applicants should apply at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06452

Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files and will include: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Cover letter; (3) Statement of clinical, teaching and research background; (4) Statements of contributions to diversity; (5) List of names and contact information for at least five references.

The UC Davis School of Medicine is part of the UC Davis Health System, which is also comprised of the UC Davis Medical Center, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and the UC Davis Medical Group, an 800-member physician practice network. UCDHS has more than 10,000 faculty and staff and an annual budget of $1.6 billion; UC Davis is an established leader in the use of telecommunications and information technology to advance health. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the SOM among the top 50 medical schools in the nation.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5704878