Academic Cytopathologist

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

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an Academic Cytopathologist to join the Department of Pathology as a full‑time faculty member at the Clinical Instructor level or higher. The role includes night and weekend call, teaching medical students and trainees, and active involvement in clinical/translational research.

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology with Cytopathology subspecialization is required or on track; fellowship in surgical pathology is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD degree and a valid California medical license (or ability to obtain one).
• Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and board‑eligible or board‑certified in Cytopathology.
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology or related subspecialty preferred; publications encouraged.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in night and weekend surgical pathology call.
• Teach medical students, house staff, fellows, and attend conferences.
• Engage in clinical and translational research in surgical pathology or related subspecialty.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Research

Education

MD degree

California medical license

Job description

Academic Cytopathologist – UCSF

Department of Pathology – University of California, San Francisco. Full‑time faculty position for an Academic Cytopathologist at the Clinical Instructor level or higher. The incumbent is expected to engage in night and weekend surgical pathology call, departmental teaching activities for medical students, house staff, fellows, and interdepartmental conferences.

Responsibilities

• Participate in night and weekend surgical pathology call.
• Teach medical students, house staff, fellows, and attend interdepartmental conferences.
• Engage in clinical and translational research, preferably in surgical pathology or a related subspecialty.

Qualifications

• MD degree (or equivalent) and a valid California medical license (or ability to obtain one at the time of appointment).
• Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and board‑eligible or board‑certified in Cytopathology.
• Preferred: Fellowship training in surgical pathology or a surgical pathology subspecialty, publications, and demonstrated participation in clinical and/or translational research.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary range $106,000–$405,900, commensurate with experience and training, plus eligibility for additional compensation under the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Application

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05696.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae – clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

Reference Requirements

• Three professional references (contact information only).

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCSF 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 any other status protected by 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 our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

Disciplinary Disclosure

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine they committed misconduct. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination. Relevant policies include the UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, and APM‑035: Affidavit of Non‑Discrimination and Non‑Harassment.