Chair, Pathology — Lead Digital Diagnostics & Research

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an accomplished academic clinician or clinician-investigator to lead the UVA Department of Pathology as Chair, guiding clinical diagnostics, laboratory medicine, education, and research for which the department is known.

The Chair will oversee UVA Health laboratories, promote educational excellence, mentor faculty, and advance translational science while ensuring high-quality patient care and strategic growth of pathology programs.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic and clinical track record in pathology and/or laboratory medicine.
• Experience as an educator with mentoring skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Eligibility to hold the rank of Professor at the UVA School of Medicine.
• Commitment to advancing research with a funded track record.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellence in educational efforts in the medical school curriculum and residency programs.
• Oversee the Medical Laboratories of UVA Health and CLIA directorship responsibilities.
• Coordinate integration across UVA Health and allied laboratories for quality and efficiency.
• Support innovative research and translational science within the department.
• Mentor faculty and guide promotions and tenure cycles.

Skills

Academic leadership

Clinical pathology

Laboratory medicine

Educator/mentorship

Administrative/organizational ability

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an accomplished academic clinician or clinician-investigator to lead the UVA Department of Pathology as Chair, guiding clinical diagnostics, laboratory medicine, education, and research for which the department is known.

The Chair will oversee UVA Health laboratories, promote educational excellence, mentor faculty, and advance translational science while ensuring high-quality patient care and strategic growth of pathology programs.