Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology

Position Summary The Department of Pathology at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full‑time academic dermatopathologist to join our faculty serving as an expert consultant. Rank and tenure will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and funding. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Service Responsibilities Provide expert dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies, excisions, and complex consultation cases. Clinical effort may be adjusted in consultation with leadership if additional time is needed for research or academic priorities. Serve as a consultant for challenging dermatopathology cases, including inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous neoplasms, and adnexal disorders. Ensure accurate and timely case sign‑out in compliance with CAP/CLIA standards. Education and teaching responsibilities. Lead didactic and case‑based education for medical students, residents, and fellows in dermatopathology. Participate in tumor boards, conferences, and journal clubs. Contribute to CME programs for pathologists, dermatologists, and trainees. Assist in the selection and assessment of pathology trainees rotating through dermatopathology. Scholarly and clinical investigation responsibilities. Maintain an active program of translational and/or clinical research in dermatopathology, focusing on advancing diagnostic, prognostic, or therapeutic understanding of skin diseases. Collaborate with departmental and inter‑departmental research teams within the medical center, including dermatology, oncology, and immunology. Pursue external funding opportunities to support research initiatives in cutaneous pathology. Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers in scholarly projects related to dermatopathology. Guide trainees in research methodology, publications, and presentations at academic conferences. Develop partnerships with clinical dermatology, surgical oncology, and research faculty to promote multidisciplinary studies in cutaneous diseases. Community and professional service. Serve on hospital and university committees and in professional societies (ASDP, USCAP). Participate in grant review panels or editorial boards for dermatopathology journals. Contribute to laboratory quality assurance and protocol development for skin pathology. Perform additional duties as assigned by Department of Pathology leadership. Benefits This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Minimum Qualifications MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or an equivalent medical degree. Eligible for a medical license in Illinois. Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP). Board eligibility or certification in dermatopathology is preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Other Information Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society for Clinical Pathology