DIRECTOR, HEAD AND NECK SURGICAL PATHOLOGY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

RANK/TITLE:

Associate Professor (6-10 years of experience) or Professor (10+ years of experience) appointment stream.

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:

· The Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is recruiting for the Director of the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE).

· The position will be in the appointment stream academic clinical track. The candidate needs to have subspecialty training and academic interest in Head and Neck Surgical Pathology.

· The Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE) consists of Four Head and Neck Pathologists and is known for its expertise in neoplastic and non-neoplastic Head and Neck diseases. This COE processes over 3,500 Head and Neck cases per year and serves as a local, regional and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology.

· The Head and Neck Pathology COE has very close ties with the Head and Neck Surgical and Medical Oncology groups. The University of Pittsburgh Head and Neck Team has a very strong record of Federal and Industry funding and collaborations and has been consistently funded as a SPORE (Specialized Program Of Research Excellence) program, one of the highest research designation s and pragmatic funding by the NIH.

· A secondary appointment in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery will be provided.

· The potential to engage with and support the multidisciplinary head and neck research team, including on programmatic grants, is expected.

· The Head and Neck COE offers a one-year ACGME accredited Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program.

· This position is based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals, which primarily provides diagnostic support to the Hillman Cancer Center.

· The Dept. of Pathology at UPMC has a well-established Molecular, Digital and Computational Pathology infrastructure and resources. There is ongoing investment in Digital Pathology and AI applications in Pathology.

· Candidates would have extensive oversight and involvement in translational pathology utilizing the shared resources of our Imaging and Digital Pathology Laboratories, Molecular Anatomic Pathology and FISH laboratories.

· Individuals would be provided with guaranteed protected time.

· The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership and guidance to develop and leverage diagnostic and research initiatives using available resources.

JOB DUTIES:

· As the Head and Neck COE Director, oversee the functioning of Head and Neck Pathology operations.

· Work closely with the system Executive Vice-Chair for Anatomic Pathology.

· Represent the Dept. at various COE specific meetings at UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center.

· Represent the Dept. nationally and internationally.

· Mentor faculty and provide oversight for the deliverance of the mission and goals of the Dept.

· Teach Head and Neck Pathology fellows and Pathology residents.

· Sign out of surgical pathology cases, as needed.

· Participate in research initiatives, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have an M.D./DO and Board certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in Head and Neck Pathology.

· Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.

· A good record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

· Salary will be commensurate with experience.

· Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.

APPLICATION:

For questions please contact:

Rajiv Dhir, MD, MBA

Executive Vice Chair and Medical Director of Anatomic Pathology Services at UPMC

Phone: View phone number on nature.com E-mail: View email address on nature.com

To Apply: Go to TALENT CENTER at and search for requisition number 26005482 in keyword.

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