Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Indiana University; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Inclusive benefits for employees and families

Job summary

Indiana University is seeking two anatomic pathologists for its Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Located at a brand-new facility opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana, candidates will provide diagnostic evaluations, collaborate in multidisciplinary case discussions, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards. Required qualifications include a Doctorate degree, board certification in pathology, and experience in cytopathology. The position offers a strong salary package, with employment expected to begin early 2027.

Qualifications

• Required: MD, DO, or equivalent doctorate.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology required.
• Fellowship in Surgical Pathology completed or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions.
• Interpret intraoperative consultations and cytologic specimens.
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports timely.

Skills

Diagnostic skills in surgical pathology

Cytopathology experience

Interpreting cytologic specimens

Quality assurance and compliance

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)

Board certification by the American Board of Pathology

Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship

Eligibility for medical licensure in Indiana

Job description

Title

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is recruiting two anatomic pathologists with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology for a brand‑new facility opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Additional subspecialty areas are welcome. The department’s footprint will include a full‑time clinical pathologist who will be the CLIA holder, a pathologist’s assistant, and a cytologist. This recruitment is part of a strategic expansion of the Indiana University Health system. The hospital will open on May 1, 2027, and successful candidates are expected to begin employment in early 2027 to support onboarding and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions, including tumor grading and staging.
• Interpret intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections).
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical, radiologic, and laboratory data.
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical case discussions.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
• Interpret cytologic specimens, including Pap smears, fine needle aspirations, and body fluids.
• Provide diagnostic consultations to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Perform and supervise FNAs, including rapid on‑site evaluations (ROSE).
• Provide on‑call coverage and conference support with department faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
• Cytopathology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Cytopathology Fellowship or equivalent experience, with board certification in Cytopathology.

Benefit Information

• Strong base salary that is not RVU‑based.
• IUSM and IUHMG are committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. For more information, visit https://hr.iu.edu/benefits and https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits.

About IUSM

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to a robust learning and working environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well‑being for all throughout the state of Indiana.