Faculty Position - Transfusion Medicine (Academic/Clinician Track)

Umphysicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial 401K employer contribution

Well-being program with annual spend,

CME, license, and DEA fee support

Malpractice insurance coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time ABP board certified/eligible clinical pathologist with transfusion medicine/blood banking expertise. The successful candidate will join a team of pathologists and assume a leadership role in the Blood Bank, with opportunities in education and scholarly activity.

The appointment includes academic time and a commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellows within a large academic health system, with salary

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and eligibility for Minnesota medical licensure.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pathology residency and a transfusion medicine/blood banking fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in CP or AP/CP and blood bank/transfusion medicine.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Blood Bank laboratory and participate in apheresis and cell therapy services.
• Sign-out responsibilities, on-call duties, and supervision of residents and fellows with conferences.
• Collaborate with the transfusion medicine division and Fairview Health System.
• Pursue academic work and participate in education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly productivity

Leadership in Blood Bank

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Medical licensure eligibility in Minnesota

ACGME pathology residency

Transfusion medicine/blood banking fellowship

Board certified/eligible in CP or AP/CP and blood bank/transfusion medicine

Job description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a fulltime ABP board certified/eligible clinical pathologist with expertise in transfusion medicine/blood banking. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements are an MD or equivalent degree (D.O., MBBS, etc.), eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota, completion of both an ACGME-accredited pathology residency training program and transfusion medicine/blood banking fellowship program and board certified or board eligible in CP or AP/CP and blood bank/transfusion medicine.

The successful candidate will join a team of experienced pathologists in the transfusion medicine division and will have a leadership role in the Blood Bank laboratory. This position will have a Blood Bank laboratory leadership role. The division supports highly complex clinical services across a spectrum of areas including the blood bank laboratories, special coagulation laboratory, apheresis center and cell therapy laboratory. Significant time will be spent as an attending on blood bank and apheresis service. Faculty in transfusion medicine/blood banking serve patients across the Fairview Health system. Sign-out responsibilities, call, resident and fellow supervision and conferences are shared with other transfusion medicine/blood banking faculty within the division. Leadership opportunities in education may exist for qualified candidates.

Academic time will be used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty/research expertise. Preferred candidates will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.

The University of Minnesota is a large university and medical school with an integrated, multi-specialty group practice composed of over 1,100 physicians and 1,500 health professionals, University of Minnesota Physicians. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is home to many anatomic and clinical pathology faculty as well as basic science faculty involved in research, undergraduate and graduate education. The department also has an ACGME accredited residency program and eight ACGME accredited fellowships. More information about the department can be found at the University of Minnesota Pathology website.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology recognizes the values and importance of diversity and inclusion in supporting academic mission. Application from individuals with diversity of backgrounds and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups are encouraged. J-1 visa holder applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. Other work eligible visa holder applicants may be considered. 2027 J-1 waiver applicants should apply by June 30, 2026.

To apply please update a CV, cover letter, a one page career goal statement, and the name and contact information for three references.

Pay and Benefits:

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The additional salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

Additional Requirements:

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You\'ll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country\'s best bike trails!