Academic Anatomic Pathologist/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position overview Salary range for this position is $245,130 - $420,907. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The salary range listed is for base compensation only and may be adjusted depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range does not include variable compensation and is subject to the individual department compensation plan. Open date: August 17, 2026 Next review date: Monday, Sep 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Department of Pathology and Laboratory medicine Academic Anatomic Pathologist/Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor University of California, Davis, Health Sacramento, California The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a dynamic, full-time faculty member in the Professor of Clinical X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank in Anatomic Pathology. Subspecialty expertise in Breast Pathology is preferred; however, additional subspecialty expertise/experience is also encouraged including, but not limited to, lung pathology, cytopathology, and head and neck pathology. Faculty in the Clinical X series are expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical diagnostics as well as being active in teaching, research and creative work, and University/public service. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are also expected to demonstrate a high level of clinical diagnostics as well as being active in teaching, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service. The successful candidate will report to the department Chair and Director of Anatomic Pathology, providing clinical service as part of appropriate subspecialty teams, participating in intraoperative diagnoses and after-hours/weekend call. Faculty routinely participate in tumor boards and other clinico-pathologic conferences. Teaching duties may include clinical, didactic, and small group teaching of house staff and medical students, interdisciplinary conferences to house staff and faculty, and curriculum development in subspecialty areas. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service activities which may include participating in appropriate professional societies and educational organizations. They may be asked to participate in department and school committees. Participation in the institution's research/scholarly mission is expected, either as a collaborator or as an intellectual leader of clinically oriented research projects, depending on the academic series chosen for appointment. The candidate will have multiple opportunities for collaboration within UC Davis Health, including the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The candidate is required to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and the ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships with medical and technical staff, trainees, and others. UC Davis conducts more than 11 million clinical tests annually in state-of-the-art clinical laboratories. Annual anatomic pathology volumes equate to: 24,000+ surgical pathology, 9,108+ gynecologic cytology, 3,777+ non-gyn cytology and 2,642 fine needle aspiration biopsies. The laboratory includes a total laboratory automation system for clinical chemistry and hematology, one of the newest and most comprehensive throughout inland northern California. Clinical services are organized into subspecialty teams to provide focused expertise for clinical teams and to enhance collaborative relationships with our clinical colleagues. The program has many award-winning faculty educators and hosts 16 residents, most in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training. Fellowships include Cytology, Hematopathology, Informatics, Transfusion Medicine and three subspecialty surgical pathology fellowships (Gynecologic/Breast, Gastrointestinal/Liver and Genitourinary/Medical Renal). The UC Davis Department of Pathology is ranked among the top 40 academic pathology departments for NIH funding departments nationally, and our faculty are integrated as leaders and/or collaborators in every research theme within the UC Davis Health System, with special strengths in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, novel tissue imaging and informatics/artificial intelligence. The department founded the new Center for Diagnostic Innovation (CDxI) which provides resources and expertise to support clinical trials and new test development and serves as an epicenter for scientific discovery. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Must have an M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. Must be board-eligible or certified in anatomic pathology. A California professional license or eligibility for licensure in California is required. Must be US Citizens or hold an employment visa. At least two to five years' experience in a clinical or academic setting that includes clinical care, teaching and research that would meet requirements for appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in one of the University of California's clinically-intensive academic series [Clinical (X) or Health Sciences Clinical Professor series] is required. The candidate is required to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment, and the ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships with medical and technical staff, trainees, and others. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) The candidate must have completed a sub-specialty fellowship by July 1, 2027. Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) Subspecialty expertise in Breast Pathology is preferred. Additional subspecialty expertise/experience is also encouraged including, but not limited to, lung pathology, cytopathology, and head and neck pathology. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Statement of Teaching Reference requirements 6-8 required (contact information only) Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io About UC Davis As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 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A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400. UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information. 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. Job location Sacramento, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Davis