Academic Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist

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

Job summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Academic GI/Liver Pathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, fixed-term, or variable track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training in GI/Liver pathology; opportunities exist to teach and collaborate across translational and clinical research programs, with service in multidisciplinary tumor

Qualifications

• MD/DO or MD-equivalent degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology.
• Eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out GI/Liver pathology specimens and provide expert diagnostic interpretation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Engage in teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Skills

GI/Liver pathology

Tumor boards participation

Clinical collaboration

Education

MD/DO or MD-equivalent

Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology

Licensure eligibility in North Carolina

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking an Academic Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, fixed-term, or variable track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We are a subspecialized surgical pathology division, and preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training and/or expertise in GI/Liver Pathology. Those who are willing to provide additional coverage in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, Cytopathology, and/or other Surgical Pathology Sub-specialty areas are also encouraged to apply. Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and effective communication with an active clinical care team that provides statewide integrated care is required. UNC is also home to the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence, an NCI-funded SPORE in Pancreatic Cancer, an NIH-funded Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease (CGIBD), the Center for Esophageal Diseases & Swallowing (CEDAS), and robust abdominal transplant and GI oncology programs. There are therefore numerous opportunities to collaborate with a robust array of basic, translational, and clinical researchers. In addition to teaching clinical residents and fellows, opportunities are available for teaching in the School of Medicine, Graduate School, and Undergraduate School.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants must have an MD, DO, or other MD-equivalent 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 GI/Liver is strongly preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.