Chair of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC''s momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine stands at a pivotal moment, one marked by significant opportunity to shape a modern, collaborative, academically strong, and clinically impactful future. A national search is underway to identify the next Chair. Founded in 1903, the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has a strong history of involvement in undergraduate, medical, and postgraduate education, pathology service and the acquisition of new knowledge related to human disease. Key opportunities for the next Chair include advancing precision medicine and hematopathology capabilities, expanding research enterprises aligned with future NCI designation and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center designation goals, and deepening clinical partnerships to enhance service integration. Research growth is also a central strategic opportunity, including recruitment of additional research faculty and development of cross-departmental collaborations within the College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and beyond. The Chair will bring an expansive vision for the future of pathology and lab medicine. The Chair will drive the strategic direction of the department, steward excellence across clinical, research, and educational missions, and lead initiatives to recruit and retain top-tier faculty. The Chair should have a proven track record across the spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative academic leadership, clinical and research program development, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment, retention, and advancement. Essential Functions In addition to being appointed the Chief of Pathology for UC Health, the Chair will be an integral leader in the College of Medicine (CoM) and needs to think and function in a system context. The Chair is responsible for expanding high impact clinical programs and innovative diagnostic services, rebuilding research infrastructure, and strengthening departmental culture to support faculty engagement and retention. Additionally, the Chair will be responsible for: Developing and communicating a vision for the future of the department and maintaining a strategic plan and goals that align with those of the CoM, UC Health, UC Physicians, VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Directing and overseeing the quality and effectiveness of the department’s educational programs; fostering an environment that emphasizes and supports the importance of the department’s educational mission and recruitment of trainees. The candidate should have a track record of mentoring trainees and junior faculty to successful careers in Pathology. Encouraging and supporting investigation and innovation, scholarly activities, and productivity. Implementing initiatives to promote and increase extramurally funded research in the department including through portfolio comprised of NIH, philanthropic and industry sponsored projects. Directing and overseeing the clinical services of the department and ensuring clinical excellence through a focus on patient safety, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered care. The recruitment, management, evaluation, development, and retention of talented faculty to fulfill the needs and missions of the department and various stakeholders. Fostering a congenial, mentoring environment in which the trainees, faculty, and staff all feel supported and empowered to attain their greatest desired potential. The financial performance and long-term fiscal stability of the department’s academic and clinical practice budgets. Developing annually, in collaboration with the department administrator, a budget for the department and overseeing management of department finances and resources in accordance with CoM and university policies and procedures. Seeking opportunities to increase philanthropic support for the department and CoM and actively participating in philanthropy and development programs. Modeling professionalism and ethical standards for faculty, residents, fellows, and staff and holding each of these cohorts similarly accountable. Required Education MD or MD/Ph.D. Required Experience Substantial leadership experience, a record of building research, and the ability to sustain partnerships that advance the academic, research, and clinical missions of the Department. An accomplished leader who understands current trends in healthcare and medical education and wants to make an impact on medical training and values the tripartite mission academic medical institutions promote. Additional Qualifications Considered The ideal candidate will meet the qualifications for the academic rank of Professor. The candidate will have obtained American Board of Pathology certification and possess or be eligible for a medical license in the State of Ohio, if applicable. The candidate must practice the highest level of personal integrity. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription) Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs Professional development & mentorship opportunities To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents. Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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