Dermatopathologist | Dermatology | SOM | M68201

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a dermatopathology faculty position within the Department of Dermatology. The role emphasizes high-quality diagnostic services, resident and student education, and scholarly activity in dermatopathology.

Responsibilities include leading teaching sessions, supervising trainees, and engaging in departmental Grand Rounds. The candidate will contribute to research, service on committees, and limited direct patient care as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO).
• Board certification or eligibility in Dermatopathology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility with a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Teach dermatology and pathology residents, fellows, and medical students; lead dermatopathology teaching sessions.
• Engage in scholarly dermatopathology research and publications.
• Support the Department and University through service on committees and professional organizations.
• Provide dermatopathology diagnostic services and limited patient care; workload of eight diagnostic sessions per week.

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Job description

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This isnot a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None ofthe information or duties below is part of a job offered byVCU.

Department

Dermatology

Chief Purpose of This Position

The chief purpose of this position is to provide high-qualitydermatopathology diagnostic services, contribute to the educationof future dermatologists and pathologists, and support the researchmission of the Department of Dermatology.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will participate in the education of dermatologyand pathology residents, fellows, and medical students. Responsibilities include leading dermatopathology teachingsessions, supervising trainees during slide reviews, andcontributing to departmental Grand Rounds and other academicforums.

Research

The faculty member is encouraged to engage in scholarly activities,including clinical or translational research in dermatopathology. Participation in collaborative research projects and publication inpeer-reviewed journals is expected.

Service

The faculty member will support the Department’s and University’smissions by serving on institutional committees and participatingin professional organizations, particularly those related todermatopathology and dermatology.

Clinical

The faculty member will provide dermatopathology diagnosticservices, including interpretation of skin biopsies andconsultations. Clinical responsibilities may also include limiteddirect patient care in dermatology, depending on the candidate’sinterests and training. The expected workload is eight diagnosticsessions per week (one week = eight sessions).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatopathology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic medical center, including teachingresidents and medical students
• Active engagement in scholarly activities, including researchand publication

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: [e-mail]