Pathology: Assistant/Associate Professor - Education & Research

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

The Department of Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock seeks a board-eligible/board-certified pathologist to join a long-standing team delivering anatomic pathology services.

You will examine tissue specimens, use immunochemistry and genetic/molecular profiling, and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and oncologists to guide patient care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency program required.
• Completion of, or current enrollment in, a Neuropathology fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology is required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Examine tissue samples taken during surgeries to diagnose conditions, including frozen sections, to guide the operation.
• Utilize immunochemistry and genetic/molecular profiling to classify tumors and diseases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards with neurosurgeons, neurologists and oncologists to help shape patient treatment plans.
• Provide instruction and education to fellows, residents, medical students and other learners.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent degree

ACGME accredited Anatomic Pathology residency program

Neuropathology fellowship

Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology

Job description

The Department of Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock seeks a board-eligible/board-certified pathologist to join a long-standing team delivering anatomic pathology services.

You will examine tissue specimens, use immunochemistry and genetic/molecular profiling, and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and oncologists to guide patient care.