Faculty - Forensic Pathologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Forensic Pathologist for Western Michigan University. The position entails performing medicolegal autopsies and supervising death investigations, while teaching medical students and conducting research.

Applicants should be board-certified in Anatomic and Forensic Pathology, with experience in medical education preferred. A commitment to work-life balance and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD or DO with board certification in Anatomic Pathology.
• Board certification/eligibility in Forensic Pathology is required.
• Candidates must be oriented towards academia, preferably with educational experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic pathology and hospital autopsies.
• Interpret reports and confer with medical personnel.
• Provide expert testimony in court cases related to deaths.
• Consults on determining cause and circumstances of death.
• Participate in medical education and research.

Skills

Forensic Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

Medical Education

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Board certification in Forensic Pathology

Job description

Faculty – Forensic Pathologist

Department of Pathology - Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine

Overview

The Department of Pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Forensic Pathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join six (6) board-certified forensic pathologists in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The ideal candidate will perform medicolegal autopsies, supervise death investigations completed by Medical Examiner Investigators, teach medical students and the forensic pathology fellow, and develop a program of scholarly inquiry. In 2024, our office investigated over 4,800 deaths, and we performed over 1,600 postmortem examinations. We are committed to creating a workplace that provides work-life balance and allows you to pursue your academic interests. Salaries are very competitive and are based on academic rank and years of service. For additional information about our office, visit our website at mimedicalexaminer.com.

Highlights

• NAME Accredited.
• Medical Examiner for 13 Michigan counties and consultant for several additional area counties in Michigan and Indiana.
• 330,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility.
• Full-body digital x-ray imaging device and a mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner.
• On-site neuropathologies, anthropologists, toxicologists, and histology services.
• Toxicology testing through AXIS Forensic Toxicology, with short turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic pathology, hospital autopsies, and conduct activities of a medical examiner practice.
• Interprets reports made by physicians, pathologists and toxicologists.
• Confers with medical and investigative personnel in making determinations as to the cause and circumstance of death.
• Consults with Law enforcement, the District Attorney, and attorneys in the preparation of court cases.
• Provide expert testimony and advise the Prosecutor’s Office in criminal proceedings relating to deaths.
• Prepares reports of findings.
• Participates in medical students' education through curriculum development and elective opportunities.
• Conduct research.
• Assists the Department Chair with National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation.
• Availability to work on weekends or evenings to complete time-sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Physician (MD or DO) with board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology
• Board-certified/eligible with the American Board of Pathology in Forensic Pathology.
• Candidates should be academically oriented, preferably with experience in medical education
• Licensure to practice in the state of Michigan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with applicable State and Federal law.

Questions and inquiries can be directed to Dr. Richard Vander Heide, Chair, Department Pathology at [e-mail]; qualified applicants should apply online at www.wmed.edu (click on employment) or directly here.