Professor of Clinical Practice and Vice Chair, Pathology Faculty

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a faculty member for a leadership role in the Pathology department. The position involves overseeing clinical divisions and mentoring residents and fellows, with a strong emphasis on digital pathology, informatics, and AI.

Candidates should possess an MD, DO, or MD/PhD and have 5-10 years of clinical experience along with at least 3-5 years in leadership roles. Commensurate salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of clinical experience required.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience essential.
• Track record of clinical and educational excellence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead all clinical divisions of the Pathology department.
• Mentor residents, fellows, and clinical faculty.
• Collaborate with leadership on education curriculum development.

Skills

Clinical experience

Leadership experience

Digital pathology

Informatics

AI knowledge

Education

MD, DO, or MD/PhD in related field

Job description

Overview

This position will be responsible for leadership of all clinical divisions of the department of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology (AP), Clinical Pathology (CP), Informatics, etc. The AP and CP Chiefs and Division directors will report to this position. If the candidate is an AP pathologist he or she will sign out cases in their subspecialty to generate their wRVU. Theoretically it could also be an Autopsy pathologist, in which case their wRVU would be adjusted. If a CP person they will participate accordingly. They will take call. This is envisioned as someone who might come from Surgical Path, Cytopath, Hemepath, Molecular, or any of the CP specialties. They will also be the point of contact for clinical division chiefs of other departments, work closely with the leadership of the health system, participate in GME and UME education and curriculum development in collaboration with the program directors. Mentorship of residents, fellows, and all clinical faculty is essential. Priority will be given to candidates with experience and interest in digital pathology, informatics and AI.

Minimum Qualifications

MD, DO, or MD/PhD in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate will need to have 5-10 years of clinical experience and at least 3-5 years of prior leadership experience and a track record of clinical and educational excellence and scholarly productivity.


• Priority will be given to candidates with experience and interest in digital pathology, informatics and AI.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations: 0419 Clinical Services Wing

Job Details

Job: Faculty Regular

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Exec / Faculty / Physician

Job Level: Day Shift

Job Posting: May 29, 2026, 10:32:46 AM