Academic Surgical Pathologist — Faculty Role

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 258,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking Academic Surgical Pathologists for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Responsibilities include clinical services in pathology, teaching, and conducting innovative research. Candidates with experience in digital pathology and strong research backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive salary and is expected to commence in Fall 2025.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology.
• Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia.
• Experience in general surgical pathology or cytopathology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology.
• Teach residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Maintain an active research program.

Skills

Clinical service provision

Teaching

Research

Pathology expertise

Education

MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent

Fellowship training in surgical pathology

Job description

Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002543

Academic Title: Faculty Position - Academic Surgical Pathologists

Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor

Administrative Title:

Discipline Health Sciences

Specialty:

Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) - 9/25/2025-6/30/2026

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, Prior Employment Verification, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements

Proposed Start Date: 09/25/2025

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, an independent non-profit faculty clinical practice group affiliated with the George Washington University, is seeking academic surgical pathologists to join the faculty in the Department of Pathology. We are expanding our clinical services, including genomic and molecular pathology, digital and computational pathology, and innovative research programs.

These non-tenure track faculty appointments, expected to start as early as Fall 2025, will be made at a rank (Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) and salary commensurate with experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include providing clinical service in cytopathology and surgical pathology subspecialties with special interest in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary and pancreas pathology, and may consider breast, GYN , genitourinary, renal, thoracic, and lung pathology; teaching residents, fellows, and medical students and maintaining an active research program as independent investigators or in collaboration with other clinicians and basic investigators. We are also considering applicants with surgical pathology training and certification in molecular genetic pathology or expertise in digital and computational pathology. Applicants with strong research backgrounds in digital and computational/AI pathology, who can establish principal investigator-led research, may be considered for appropriate research support and laboratory space. A leadership role as Director of Surgical Pathology or Director of Anatomic Pathology will be considered for candidates with relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent; board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the time of appointment; eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia; and fellowship training and/or experience in general surgical pathology and/or a subspecialty area of surgical pathology or cytopathology.

Advertised Salary: $258,000 to $450,000

Other Benefits:

Health benefits for this position are provided through GW Medical Faculty Associates. More information regarding MFA benefits can be found here: https://careers.gwdocs.com/benefits .

Other Information:

Our growing medical center, with a state-of-the-art hospital and expanding Cancer Center, is located on a vibrant campus in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please complete an online faculty application and upload a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing your qualifications for the position. Review of applications will begin on July 28, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

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Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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