Executive Chair, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 461,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF School of Medicine seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Chair will provide strategic and operational leadership for the department, guiding growth in research, education, and clinical care while building collaborations across UCSF, UCSF Health, and affiliated institutions.

The successful candidate will lead ongoing initiatives, recruit and mentor faculty, and foster an inclusive culture that advances patient care and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a major medical school or health system.
• Experience with research, education, and clinical care leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement the Department's strategic vision and priorities.
• Advance excellence and innovation in research and academic programs.
• Support high-quality education and training programs.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop outstanding faculty and staff.
• Foster a collaborative, collegial, and inclusive departmental culture.
• Promote multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical excellence.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Collaborative leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/PhD or equivalent

Job description

UCSF School of Medicine seeks an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The Chair will provide strategic and operational leadership for the department, guiding growth in research, education, and clinical care while building collaborations across UCSF, UCSF Health, and affiliated institutions.

The successful candidate will lead ongoing initiatives, recruit and mentor faculty, and foster an inclusive culture that advances patient care and