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Chief of Anatomic Pathology/Academic Surgical Pathologist
Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences
Non-Tenure Track

The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking an experienced academically oriented senior surgical pathologist with rank based on academic record at the associate or full professor level to be Chief of Anatomic Pathology.

Job Details:

Responsibilities will involve directing the activities of Anatomic Pathology including Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology and Autopsy Services; establish an effective working relationship with the Medical Staff, Hospital Administration and other Departments regarding the Anatomic Pathology operations; and assist the Chair in carrying out the policies for the daily operation and quality of the Anatomic Pathology services including responsibility for meeting CAP accreditation.

The Chief will ensure excellence in teaching of medical students and residents and will interact directly with the Department’s ACGME-accredited Residency Program Director as needed. The chief will assist ongoing basic and translational research in the areas of expertise of the faculty and trainees and collaborate with colleagues from other departments corresponding with subspecialty interests. The department is also home to the Medical Examiner office.

The Department of Pathology is staffed by 14 clinical faculty, 7 PhD researchers, 7 anatomy PhD faculty, and13 residents and post-sophomore fellows in anatomic and clinical pathology. In addition to general Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology services, specialty diagnostic subservices include neuropathology, hematopathology, and renal pathology. Specific faculty have subspecialty training in and/or have developed internationally-acknowledged expertise in cytology, gastrointestinal, hematopathology, head and neck, and bone/soft tissue pathology. The AP services perform over 23,000 surgical cases, 13,000 cytology specimens, and approximately 600 forensic and medical autopsies per year. The environment provides excellent opportunities for clinical and translation research as well as collaborations with investigators in the School of Medicine and University campus.

Candidates must have a MD degree or equivalent, be board-certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and be eligible for licensure in the State of Missouri. Fellowship training and/or experience in general surgical pathology and/or a subspecialty area of surgical pathology or cytology, especially head and neck, pulmonary or breast, is encouraged.
Our collegial environment provides substantial opportunities for intellectual creativity and research. Applicants should be committed to excellent patient care, as well as teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Have certification by the American Board of Pathology in AP/CP or AP.
• Subspecialty expertise in an area of surgical pathology and/or cytology
• Eligibility for unrestricted licensure for the practice of medicine in Missouri.

Columbia Missouri, the fastest growing city in Missouri with a current population of over one hundred and twenty thousand, is a mostly wooded area located where the Ozark Mountains begin to transform to plains. It is a college town, home to the University of Missouri (Mizzou), Columbia College, and Stephens College. Other nearby colleges include Westminster College, Central Methodist University and several community colleges. The public schools in Columbia are very good. With the University of Missouri HealthCare there is comprehensive tertiary and quaternary specialty medical care. The successful candidate will also be an attending physician at University Hospital. There are numerous opportunities for attending sporting events and concerts in Columbia in addition to events in St Louis and Kansas City. The cost of living is low and Columbia is ranked highly among places to live.

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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