Pathology Department Chair - Academic Leader

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Pathology. This nationally recognized leader will guide clinical diagnostics, laboratory medicine, education, and research at UVA Health and the School of Medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished track record in academic medicine, strong mentorship, and administrative leadership capable of advancing initiatives across departments and laboratories.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic and clinical track record in anatomic pathology and/or laboratory medicine.
• Experienced educator with mentoring skills and success in training physicians and scientists.
• Eligible to hold the rank of Professor at the UVA School of Medicine.
• Proven commitment to advancing research and scholarly excellence.

Responsibilities

• Promote educational excellence in the medical school curriculum and pathology residency training.
• Oversee the Medical Laboratories of UVA Health and CLIA directorship responsibilities.
• Lead collaboration across UVA Health and allied laboratories to ensure integrated services.
• Foster innovation, translational research, and mentorship for faculty and fellows.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Academic medicine

Mentoring

Administrative ability

Job description

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA invites applications for the Chair of the Department of Pathology. This nationally recognized leader will guide clinical diagnostics, laboratory medicine, education, and research at UVA Health and the School of Medicine.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished track record in academic medicine, strong mentorship, and administrative leadership capable of advancing initiatives across departments and laboratories.