Open Rank Professor of Pathology

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Virginia seeks a faculty member for the Anatomical Pathology Division. The role involves teaching residents, providing diagnostic services, and specializing in dermatopathology. Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, along with dermatopathology board certification or eligibility. Additional interests in surgical pathology are welcomed. This position requires engaging in scholarly activities and participating in interdisciplinary conferences, emphasizing both clinical and educational responsibilities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have dermatopathology board certification or eligibility.
• Experience and scholarly achievement appropriate for rank.
• Specialty interest in another area of surgical pathology acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience and scholarly achievement appropriate for the rank sought.
• Licensure to practice in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Teach pathology and dermatology residents.
• Provide diagnostic services for a high volume of specimens.
• Perform and interpret complex molecular testing.
• Specialize in consults like cutaneous lymphoma and melanocytic pathology.

Skills

Dermatopathology board certification

Experience in surgical pathology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Diagnostic service proficiency

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Dermatopathology board certification or board eligibility

Licensure to practice in Virginia

Specialty interest in another area of surgical pathology

Job description

Overview

The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks applicants for a faculty position in the Anatomical Pathology Division and Dermatopathology Section, open to all ranks. Dermatopathology board certification or board eligibility is required; specialty interest in another area of surgical pathology can be accommodated. Rank and tenure status are dependent on qualifications, experience and scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Teach pathology and dermatology residents and fellows.
• Provide diagnostic service for approximately 13,000 accessions per year, including over 9,000 internal specimens, more than 130 direct immunofluorescence specimens, and more than 3,000 consultations.
• Perform and interpret complex molecular testing, including next‑generation sequencing, OncoScan chromosomal microarray, and other advanced techniques.
• Specialize in subspecialty consults such as cutaneous lymphoma, melanocytic pathology, pediatric dermatopathology, and adnexal tumors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences: weekly melanoma and cutaneous oncology tumor board, dermatology grand rounds, and a cutaneous lymphoma conference.
• Engage in scholarly activities commensurate with rank and tenure expectations.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Dermatopathology board certification or board eligibility.
• Specialty interest in another area of surgical pathology acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience and scholarly achievement appropriate for the rank sought.
• Licensure to practice in Virginia.

Physical Demands

The position is primarily sedentary, involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires walking some distance to attend meetings.

Application Instructions

External applicants: apply through Interfolio and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

Internal UVA applicants: apply via Workday Home page by searching “Find Jobs” and entering requisition # R0079261; attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and reference contacts.

For additional information about the position, contact Christopher Moskaluk MD, PhD ([e-mail]). For questions regarding the application process, contact Casey Shaver ([e-mail]).