Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology

Hiring Department: Pathology, College of Medicine Title: Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040832 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. The Department of Pathology is among the country’s fastest-growing academic departments and is structured to provide a unique environment to foster the development of academic careers. UIC is the country’s largest and most diverse medical school and ranks among the top colleges of medicine in the growth of extramural grant funding. The University of Illinois College of Medicine and Cook County Health have a multi‑fasceted collaborative partnership spanning medical education, clinical care, and research. This position will provide advanced dermatopathology expertise and collaboration with clinicians and basic science investigators. In addition, opportunities exist to participate in other sub‑specialty pathology diagnostic services at the University of Illinois at Chicago, depending on qualifications and interest. This position is eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Service Responsibilities Provide expert dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies, excisions, and complex consultations 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, with a focus 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 & professional service. Serve on hospital/university committees and in professional societies (e.g. 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. Other responsibilities Minimum Qualifications Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or an equivalent medical degree, be eligible for a medical license in Illinois, and have board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP). Board eligibility or certification in dermatopathology is preferred. 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. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit the University of Illinois Human Resources website. 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 Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics