Academic Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Academic Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist. This tenure-track/tenured or fixed-term faculty position requires subspecialist expertise in GI/Liver pathology and includes teaching responsibilities for residents and fellows.

Candidates with fellowship training and willingness to cover related subspecialties are encouraged to apply. The Department emphasizes clinical care, education and translational research, with

Qualifications

• Requires an MD, DO, or MD-equivalent degree and board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology.
• Fellowship training or strong experience in GI/Liver pathology preferred.
• Eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Sign out GI/Liver pathology cases as part of a subspecialized surgical pathology division.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Teach clinical residents and fellows within the School of Medicine, Graduate School, and Undergraduate School.
• Opportunities to contribute to research and teaching across UNC-Chapel Hill.

Skills

GI/Liver pathology

Teaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO or MD-equivalent

Board-certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802
• Posting Open Date: 07/13/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Type: Permanent Faculty
• Working Title: Academic Gastrointestinal/Liver Pathologist
• Appointment Type: Faculty
• Vacancy ID: FAC0006019
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• FTE: 1
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date: 04/01/2027

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.

Benefits

• 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

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 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 prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We 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 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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Please upload a Summary of Career Goals for the required Other Document. Please provide the names and contact information of four (4) references for the List of References document.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322269

Department Contact Information

Amy Brownlee, Chair of the Search Committee

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Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

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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.