Academic Hematopathologist- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement program

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a full-time faculty Hematopathologist to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This position involves engaging in diagnostic sign-out, training medical students and residents, and leading clinical and translational research efforts.

Candidates should hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. with board certification in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and must be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Kansas. Comprehensive benefits are provided starting on day one including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. is required.
• Must be board certified/eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic sign-out of subspecialty areas.
• Contribute to training of students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide specialized clinical and research services.
• Develop research projects based on interests.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Diagnostic sign-out

Training medical students and residents

Research project development

Collaboration with clinical teams

Education

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O.

Board certified/eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Job description

Overview

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks an academically oriented full-time faculty Hematopathologist to join our growing department. The department performs over 7 million tests and 65,000 surgical pathology cases annually, with a large case variety. Our Hematopathology service supports a robust Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology service with over 4,400 bone marrow and 8,000 flow cytometry cases per year, and provides rich opportunities for clinical and translational research. Tenure track appointments are full‑time with a seven‑year probationary period, and promotion is based on achievements in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Participate in diagnostic sign-out of 1 or 2 subspecialty areas.
• Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow training.
• Provide specialized clinical, educational, and/or research services within area of expertise using current, evidence‑based practices and techniques.
• Develop research projects reflective of interests.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, research groups, academic programs, and institutional partners to support patient care, program development, innovation, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Education: M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.O. (required).
• Board certified/eligible in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure for the practice of medicine in Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Hematopathology.
• Additional training or experience in Molecular Pathology.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance begin on day one, with health expense accounts offering generous employer contributions. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave, accrues from hire and includes ten paid holidays, one discretionary day after six months, and additional leave for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave after 12 months. A retirement program with generous employer contributions and voluntary retirement options (457 or 403(b)) is offered. For details, see the benefits web page.

Employment Type

Regular, full‑time.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference; qualified applicants will receive a fair interview opportunity.