Pathology- Professor

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a dedicated Professor to enhance educational activities and maintain a funded research program focused on HIV/AIDS. The role requires a PhD, M.D or D.O. with board certification and experience in research funding. You will be collaborating with other investigators and serving as a mentor for students and faculty.

This faculty position offers a full-time commitment to advancing research and education in the pathology department.

Qualifications

• Experience in research funding and NIH regulations.
• Knowledge of clinical sample handling and IRB requirements.
• Ability to work independently in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational activities of residents and medical students.
• Mentor graduate and medical students and faculty.
• Maintain a research program focused on HIV/AIDS.

Skills

Board Certified or Board eligible

Ability to communicate well

Experience with quality improvement methods

Education

PhD, M.D or D.O.

Job description

Professor Job Description

Must be a PhD, M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Research Activity

• Increase research funding to Department from NIH and other government and non-government sources
• Perform research that creates new and adds to known knowledge in researchers area of interest, including the advancement of new theories and principles.
• Integrate scientific integrity, ethics and transparency in all research activities.
• Expansion and interpretation of existing ideas, theories, and principles.
• Application of knowledge, especially in new settings.
• Open dissemination and professional peer review are essential features of research productivity.
• Ability to communicate well to a diverse professional work force.

Basic Requirements

• Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.
• Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution.
• Relevant experience with IRB requirements for handling of clinical samples and cohorts

Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To)

• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in educational activities of medical students.
• Serve as a mentor for graduate and medical students, residents, fellows and faculty who are interested in or pursue basic/clinical or applied research.
• Collaborate with other investigators throughout the University.
• Participate in Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups.
• Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.
• Maintain NIH funded research program focused on HIV/AIDS.
• Participate in Medical School committees related to CFAR missions, research mentoring and clinical studies.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty