Academic Breast Pathologist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Academic Breast Pathologist for a tenure-track position. The role focuses on diagnostic surgical pathology with an emphasis on Breast Pathology, offering teaching opportunities and collaboration with clinical teams. Ideal candidates hold an MD or DO and are board-certified in Anatomic Pathology. Fellowship training in Breast Pathology is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts

Special rates on campus events

Qualifications

• Expertise in all aspects of Breast Pathology required.
• Eligibility for medical license in North Carolina is necessary.
• Fellowship training in Breast Pathology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involves diagnostic surgical pathology focusing on Breast Pathology.
• Participation in a multidisciplinary tumor board is required.
• Teaching opportunities available for clinical residents and fellows.

Skills

Breast Pathology

Diagnostic Surgical Pathology

Effective Communication

Education

MD or DO degree

Board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802

Posting Open Date:

02/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Academic Breast Pathologist

Appointment Type:

Open Rank

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005467

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting an Academic Surgical Pathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, fixed-term, or variable track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The position will involve diagnostic surgical pathology, with an opportunity to focus primarily, if not exclusively, on Breast Pathology. Those with an interest in covering an additional Surgical Pathology service or Cytopathology are also encouraged to apply.

This position requires expertise in all aspects of Breast Pathology, including image guided core biopsies and radiological-pathological correlation, evaluation of surgical specimens after neoadjuvant chemotherapy, interpretation of breast biomarkers with current ASCO/CAP guidelines, and evaluation of outside cases for patients referred to UNC. Participation in a multidisciplinary tumor board and effective communication with an active clinical care team are also required. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. In addition to teaching clinical residents and fellows, opportunities are available for teaching in the School of Medicine and the Graduate School.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

MD or DO degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, and be eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Sign-out experience and/or fellowship training in Breast Pathology is strongly preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

The online application requires an application letter, curriculum vitae, summary of career goals (upload as “Other Document”), and names and addresses of four (4) references. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Ben Calhoun, Chair of the Search Committee, at [e-mail].