Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Surgical Pathology

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Access to research infrastructure

Job summary

The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking an Academic Surgical Pathologist to advance diagnostic excellence and research. This role offers a collaborative environment with exposure to complex oncologic pathology cases.

Ideal candidates will hold an MD/DO with Board Certification and have a strong interest in surgical pathology. Faculty will support patient care and independent research initiatives while working within a nationally recognized cancer center in Buffalo, NY.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Certification in Pathology required.
• Strong diagnostic expertise and interest in oncologic surgical pathology.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert diagnostic surgical pathology services.
• Interpret complex oncologic pathology cases.
• Collaborate with oncology teams for patient-centered diagnosis.
• Support translational research initiatives.

Skills

Diagnostic expertise

Interest in oncologic surgical pathology

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Teaching and mentorship

Interest in translational research

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Board Certification or Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology

Job description

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Surgical Pathology

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Academic Surgical Pathologist to join a nationally recognized cancer center dedicated to advancing diagnostic excellence, translational research, and academic innovation in oncologic pathology.

The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative and subspecialized pathology team providing diagnostic services and translational research support to outstanding clinical and scientific faculty within a collegial academic environment. This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of complex and intellectually engaging oncologic pathology cases, including both in‑house and consultation material, while providing meaningful opportunities for academic growth, education, and independent research development.

This position is ideal for a pathologist who values multidisciplinary collaboration, scientific discovery, and contributing to the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment within a mission‑driven academic institution.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert diagnostic surgical pathology services within a comprehensive oncologic pathology practice
• Interpret a wide variety of complex oncologic pathology cases across subspecialty areas
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary oncology teams to support patient‑centered cancer diagnosis and treatment planning
• Participate in subspecialty sign‑out and consultation services within a highly collaborative academic environment
• Contribute to high‑quality pathology services that support clinical excellence and innovation in cancer care
• Support translational research initiatives across Roswell Park’s clinical and scientific programs
• Participate in collaborative academic and research efforts within the Department and across the institution
• Develop and pursue independent research interests with institutional and departmental support
• Utilize advanced pathology, molecular, and informatics resources to advance scientific discovery and innovation
• Participate in the educational mission through teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, medical students, and trainees
• Collaborate with faculty across pathology divisions and multidisciplinary oncology programs
• Contribute to a culture of academic excellence, collegiality, and continuous learning
• Support departmental quality initiatives, innovation efforts, and institutional collaboration aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

About The Department

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for excellence in oncologic pathology, translational research, molecular diagnostics, and academic medicine. The department is organized into six divisions including Anatomic Pathology, Hematopathology, Laboratory Medicine, Molecular Pathology, Pathology Outreach, and Informatics, each led by dedicated Vice Chairs focused on advancing innovation and clinical excellence.

As part of an NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, faculty work within a deeply collaborative academic environment supporting groundbreaking cancer research, precision oncology initiatives, and multidisciplinary patient care.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education
• Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and scientific discovery
• Access robust institutional research infrastructure, including Biostatistics, Biomedical Research Informatics, Bioinformatics, and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
• Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
• Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach, engagement, and health equity
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Thrive in Buffalo, New York — a welcoming, affordable, and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor

What You’ll Bring

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and/or Surgical Pathology
• Strong diagnostic expertise and interest in oncologic surgical pathology

Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient‑centered diagnostic care

• Interest in translational research, academic medicine, and innovative pathology practice
• A collaborative and intellectually curious approach to scientific discovery and pathology education
• Passion for teaching and mentorship within an academic medical environment
• Executive presence, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• Motivation to develop independent academic or research interests within a supportive institutional environment
• Commitment to advancing excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement within pathology services
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in inclusion, accountability, compassion, and High Reliability Organization principles

Additional Highlights

• Opportunity to practice within a nationally ranked academic cancer center focused exclusively on oncology care and research
• Exposure to a broad and complex spectrum of oncologic pathology cases, including consultation material
• Support for development of independent research programs and translational investigation
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, vision, and dental insurance, New York State retirement plan, and additional retirement savings options

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

License and Certification Requirement

• License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
• Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Pathology or a specialty of Anatomic Pathology, Experimental Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Cytogenetics, Molecular Diagnostics, Flow Cytometry, Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology or Autopsy Pathology.

Note

Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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