Director of Molecular Pathology Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

University of California Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in academic medicine is seeking a dynamic leader for the Director of Molecular Pathology position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. This role involves providing strategic vision and operational leadership within the Molecular Pathology Division, overseeing laboratory staff, and ensuring high standards of quality assurance. The successful candidate will also engage in collaborative research, contribute to teaching medical students and housestaff, and participate in interdisciplinary conferences. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of molecular pathology while working within a renowned health system and academic institution.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Pathology or related field required for leadership role.
• Experience in laboratory operations and quality assurance essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Molecular Pathology Division, overseeing laboratory operations.
• Engage in research, teaching, and curriculum development for students.

Skills

Leadership in Molecular Pathology

Laboratory Operations Management

Collaboration Skills

Quality Assurance

Research and Scholarly Activities

Education

Doctorate in Pathology or related field

Board Certification in Pathology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Molecular Testing Technologies

Job description

Director of Molecular Pathology Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Position Overview:
The salary range for this position is $157,500 - $409,700. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Molecular Pathology at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank, in the Clinical (X) or Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) series.

This position reports to the Director of Clinical Pathology and will be an operational leader, providing strategic vision and collaborative implementation to enhance the department's Molecular Pathology Division and laboratory testing. Clinical and administrative responsibilities will include medical, technical, and scientific directorship of division staff and laboratory personnel in collaboration with the department Chair and other department section leaders, with the expectations of supervising molecular laboratory operations, participating in test reporting and new test development, while contributing to quality assurance and accreditation activities.

Participation in the institution's research/scholarly mission is expected, as a collaborator or as an intellectual leader of clinically oriented research projects, depending on the academic series chosen for appointment. The candidate will have multiple opportunities for collaboration within the UC Davis Health System, including the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the California National Primate Center. Additional academic responsibilities include teaching housestaff and medical students, with participation in interdisciplinary conferences, and curriculum development in subspecialty areas.

The position will remain open until filled, but no later than June 30, 2025. Qualified applicants should apply via UC Davis Recruit at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF06648.

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06648