Anatomic Pathology Chief/Professor (Open Rank)

Myadlm; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville invites applications for the role of Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology. This leadership position oversees anatomic pathology services across campus and affiliated sites, and shapes clinical, educational, and research directions.

The successful candidate will drive subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives, while mentoring faculty and promoting a culture of excellence in an academic health system.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP.
• Experience leading a large academic pathology department.
• Strong administrative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for anatomic pathology.
• Oversee operations across multiple clinical sites within the health system.
• Advance subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives.
• Mentor and develop pathology faculty at all career stages.

Skills

Leadership experience

Digital pathology

Academic leadership

Education

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Department: Pathology

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R108217

Position Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Louisville invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Director and Chief of Anatomic Pathology. The successful candidate will provide strategic, clinical, and academic leadership for all anatomic pathology services across multiple clinical sites within a large, complex academic health system. This individual will oversee anatomic pathology operations; advance subspecialty sign-out, integrated diagnostics, and precision medicine initiatives; and lead departmental efforts in quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The Chief of Anatomic Pathology will play a key role in mentoring and professional development for anatomic pathology faculty, with particular emphasis on colleagues early in their careers.

The department is a recognized leader in digital pathology, operating a fully digital clinical workflow that supports remote access and innovative educational models, and is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and research laboratories, including robust core facilities and advanced molecular diagnostics capabilities.

Working closely with departmental leadership, hospital administration, and clinical partners, the Chief will help foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong administrative and interpersonal skills, experience navigating a highly matrixed environment, and a clear commitment to the academic mission, including scholarship and medical student, resident, and fellow education.

Applicants must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments; the compensation package is highly competitive.

Louisville-home of the Kentucky Derby-is a vibrant and affordable city offering world-class cultural amenities, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, a nationally recognized food scene, and a high quality of life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].