Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Pathology Faculty

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice is seeking a research-oriented Neuropathologist to provide clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy. The role includes directing the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service, and collaborating with the Moody Brain Health Institute and Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students, actively participate in

Qualifications

• MD or MD, PhD.
• Fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and Neuropathology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy.
• Director the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service.
• Collaborate with Moody Brain Health Institute and Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in support of the Brain Bank and interdisciplinary programs.
• Teach and mentor Pathology residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in scholarly activities including research, publications, and presentations at meetings.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees and service duties.

Skills

Neuropathology

Autopsy

Research

Education/Teaching

Education

MD or MD, PhD

Fellowship-trained in Anatomic and Neuropathology

Job description

Essential Job Functions

The successful candidate will be a research-oriented Neuropathologist who will provide clinical Anatomic Pathology services with a primary focus in Neuropathology and Autopsy. In addition, this faculty member will serve as Director of the Institutional Biorepository and Research Histology service. He or she will also work closely with colleagues in the Moody Brain Health Institute and the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in support of the Institutional Brain Bank and interdisciplinary research programs in Neurological diseases. A strong commitment to education is expected, with responsibilities for teaching and mentoring Pathology residents, fellows, and medical students. Active participation in intra- and inter-departmental conferences will be required, as well as meaningful engagement in the advancement of scholarly activities, including research, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. The successful candidate will also contribute to the mission of the department and institution through participation in departmental and institutional committees, as well as other service and administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or MD, PhD
• Fellowship-trained and board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic and Neuropathology or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with established independent research programs are encouraged to apply. Interest and expertise in neurodegenerative diseases is desirable.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.