Academic Bone and Soft Tissue Pathologist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 405,900; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a full‑time Surgical Pathologist with subspecialty expertise in bone and soft tissue pathology. The appointment will be at the Health Sciences Clinical Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on experience.

Candidates must hold an MD (or equivalent) and a California Medical License, with board eligibility or board certification in Anatomic Pathology; fellowship

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) and a valid California Medical License.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology by the time of appointment.
• Fellowship training in bone and soft tissue pathology preferred; 3+ years sign-out experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in night and weekend surgical pathology call.
• Engage in departmental teaching activities for medical students, house-staff, and fellows.
• Contribute to interdepartmental conferences.
• Provide outstanding diagnostic and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Education

MD or equivalent

California Medical License

Job description

Overview

The Department of Pathology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time clinical faculty position as a Surgical Pathologist with subspecialty expertise in bone and soft tissue pathology. The academic appointment will be at the rank of Health Science Clinical Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X series, depending on level of experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in night and weekend surgical pathology call.
• Engage in departmental teaching activities for medical students, house‑staff, and fellows.
• Contribute to interdepartmental conferences.
• Provide outstanding diagnostic and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) and a valid California Medical License.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology by the time of appointment.
• Completion of fellowship training within anatomic pathology or equivalent clinical experience (minimum 3 years of sign‑out experience) at the time of appointment.
• Formal bone and soft tissue pathology fellowship training preferred, with demonstrated scholarly activities in the subspecialty.

Salary and Benefits

The minimum base salary range for this position is $106,000 – $405,900, determined by rank and step at appointment. The position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides eligibility for additional compensation.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with its PRIDE values and Principles of Community.