Renal Pathologist

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Our Surgical Pathology division operates under a subspecialty model. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in surgical pathology and will sign out renal pathology cases, but a second subspecialty surgical pathology area can be accommodated. In addition to renal pathology clinical work, the appointee will be given the opportunity to perform self-initiated research or to work on collaborative clinical and translational research projects with the vibrant transplant and nephrology community on campus. The laboratory includes an on-site EM lab and processes approximately 60,000 surgical specimens and 1,100 renal specimens per year. The University of Wisconsin Medical Center is a tertiary care center with comprehensive programs in cancer and transplantation, ranking in the top 5 nationally in renal transplant.

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

The academic Renal Pathologist will sign out renal pathology cases, contribute to our teaching mission and collaborate on translational research projects.

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the highest quality patient care, cutting-edge and impactful research, and teaching the next generation of pathologists and scientists. We emphasize a healthy work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment committed to the growth and advancement of our members. Our vibrant clinical department integrates anatomic pathology, laboratory medicine, teaching, and a robust research enterprise, and serves the UW, American Family Children's, VA, and other Madison hospitals. Our basic science and translational research programs have made fundamental discoveries in cell and stem cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Opportunities in education include a T32-funded PhD graduate program, pathology resident and fellowship programs, and both medical school and undergraduate curricula. Madison, often rated as one of the best places to live in America, is built on an isthmus, surrounded by lakes. The city, campus, green spaces and urban areas are blended to create a place unlike any other.

Compensation: Negotiable, 12 month. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer.

Unrestricted WI Medical License required by start date. Board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology (AP) or combination of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology (ABP).

Completion of Renal Pathology Fellowship and/or 3 years of renal pathology sign out experience is preferred, but candidates with other specialty experience interested in expanding their clinical work into renal pathology may also be considered and training will be provided. For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

MD or DO or equivalent.

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, List of contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

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