Academic Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 270,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore invites applications for a full-time Academic Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist to join our expanding faculty. The appointment will blend clinical dermatology, dermatopathology, teaching, and scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will interpret dermatopathology specimens, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, mentor learners, and contribute to program development within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Dermatology or Anatomic Pathology/Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Dermatopathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatopathology; board eligibility in primary specialty if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation of dermatologic biopsy and excision specimens using histopathologic and ancillary methods.
• Produce accurate, comprehensive dermatopathology reports in a timely manner.
• Offer subspecialty consultation and clinicopathologic correlation to dermatologists, pathologists, surgeons, oncologists, and other clinicians.
• Participate in clinical dermatology or another pathology subspecialty as needed.
• Educate and mentor learners through conferences, clinical instruction, and teaching.
• Engage in multidisciplinary conferences and collaboration with dermatology and pathology teams.
• Contribute to quality assurance, laboratory improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical skills

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Residency in Dermatology or Anatomic Pathology

Fellowship in Dermatopathology

Board certification or eligibility in Dermatopathology

Job description

Academic Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist

Department of Dermatology

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland

Full-Time Faculty Position

Position Description

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Maryland Schoolof Medicine is seeking a full-time A cademic Dermatologist andDermatopathologist to join its growing faculty. The successfulcandidate will contribute to an integrated academic programcommitted to excellence in clinical care, dermatopathology, medicaleducation, scholarship, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Faculty appointment and academic rank will be commensurate with thecandidate's qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert interpretation of dermatologic biopsy andexcision specimens using histopathologic, immunohistochemical,molecular, and other ancillary diagnostic methods asappropriate.
• Produce accurate, comprehensive, and timely dermatopathologyreports.
• Offer subspecialty consultation and clinicopathologiccorrelation to dermatologists, pathologists, surgeons, oncologists,and other referring clinicians.
• Participate in clinical dermatology or an additional pathologysubspecialty, as appropriate to the candidate's background and thedepartment's needs.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, andother trainees through conferences, clinical instruction, casereview, and didactic teaching.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and collaboratewith faculty across dermatology, pathology and relatedspecialties.
• Contribute to quality assurance, laboratory improvement,regulatory compliance, and best practices in dermatopathology.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical ortranslational research, peer-reviewed publications, presentations,educational innovation, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Support the continued growth and development ofdermatopathology services within the University of Marylandacademic health system.
• Participate in departmental, school, and institutional serviceappropriate to faculty rank.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• An MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from anaccredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Dermatology orAnatomic Pathology/Anatomic and Clinical Pathology .
• Completion of an accredited fellowship inDermatopathology .
• Board certification or board eligibility inDermatopathology .
• Board certification or board eligibility in the candidate'sprimary specialty, as applicable.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the Stateof Maryland .
• Strong diagnostic, clinical, communication, and interpersonalskills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care,education, teamwork, and academic collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate one or moreof the following:

• Experience in an academic medical center or high-volumedermatopathology practice.
• Expertise in complex inflammatory skin disease, cutaneousoncology, cutaneous lymphoma, pediatric dermatopathology, alopecia,transplant dermatopathology, immunodermatology, or moleculardiagnostics.
• Experience with direct immunofluorescence,immunohistochemistry, molecular testing, or other ancillarydiagnostic techniques.
• Interest or additional training in a complementary surgicalpathology subspecialty.
• A record of teaching, mentorship, scholarly productivity,quality improvement, or clinical research.
• Interest in developing collaborative clinical, educational, ortranslational research programs.

Academic Environment

The University of Maryland School of Medicine offers a highlycollaborative academic environment with opportunities to workacross departments, centers, and clinical programs. The successfulcandidate will join faculty dedicated to advancing dermatologiccare, diagnostic excellence, professional education, anddiscovery.

The position provides opportunities to:

• Work with a broad and diverse case mix from general andsubspecialty dermatology practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical and researchteams.
• Teach learners at multiple levels, including medical students,residents, and fellows.
• Develop an academic portfolio aligned with the candidate'sinterests and career goals.
• Participate in clinical, translational, educational, andquality-improvement scholarship.
• Help shape the strategic growth of dermatopathology serviceswithin a leading academic medical institution.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor orhigher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensuratewith selected candidate's experience. Expected Salary Range:$270,000 to $375,000. The referenced salary range reflects basepay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salaryrange does not include all components of the departmental facultycompensation program or pay from participation in departmentalvariable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensationpaid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary rangestated herein. For more information, please contact the hiringdepartment.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximumsalaries for this position and is based on the University ofMaryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time ofposting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end ofthe salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selectedcandidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors,which may include the successful candidate's geographic location,skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions,education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined bythe University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefitspackage that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, andprofessional development. This position offers a retirement programthat must be selected and is effective on your date of hire.Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeksof vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave,unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;professional learning and development programs; tuition remissionfor employees and their dependents at any University System ofMaryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated forpart-time employees.

Equal Opportunity

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, nationalorigin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any othercharacteristic protected by law or policy.

Qualifications :

M.D. or D.O.

Board-certified dermatologist or pathologist with fellowshiptraining and board eligibility or certification indermatopathology. The faculty member will provide dermatopathologyinterpretation and consultation and may participate in clinicaldermatology or another area of surgical pathology, depending ontraining, interests, and departmental needs.