Transfusion Medicine Assistant/Associate Professor | Pathology | SOM-M89948

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine. You will lead transfusion medicine services, guide quality processes, and collaborate with clinicians across departments.

The role includes teaching residents and students, participating in research, and serving on committees to advance the pathology division.

Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in AP/CP or CP, or in Hematology/Oncology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine.
• Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending; medical direction of blood bank services.
• Service: participate in departmental, institutional and national committees.
• Teaching: participate in educational activities for residents, students, and staff; develop workshops.
• Research: pursue scholarly pathology work and collaborations; contribute to literature.

Skills

Laboratory management

Scholarly publications

Professionalism & civility

Education

MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employerUnit: School Of Medicine MBUDepartment: PathologyDepartment SummaryThe Department of Pathology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) with expertise in clinical pathology and transfusion medicine.Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical: Serve as Transfusion Medicine/Apheresis attending. Medical direction of blood bank related clinical services, as needed. Provide medical oversight to all medical, technical and regulatory processes and procedures, including quality assurance. Promote the use of safe and effective blood transfusion components and services throughout the medical center, working closely with clinicians in hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, neurology, obstetrics and cardiothoracic and trauma surgery.
• Service: Participation in departmental, institutional and national committees when necessary.
• Teaching: Participation in the educational activities of Transfusion Medicine including: (1) didactic presentations, rounds, and seminars involving residents, medical and graduate students, and dental and allied health students; (2) continuing education for faculty, nurses, allied health personnel, and community physicians; and (3) development of workshops at the local, state, and national level.
• Research: Scholarship primarily in Pathology through presentations at national meetings, developing clinical research collaborations, contributions to peer-reviewed scientific literature, active participation in appropriate professional organizations is required.
• The faculty member will report to and work closely with the Division Chair to further the mission and vision of the Department of Pathology.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology, or board certification in adult or pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine
• Strong interest in and/or documented experience in laboratory management
• A scholarly record of publication in books and peer-reviewed journals
• Full, unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range: CommensurateFLSA Exemption Status: ExemptORP Eligible: NoRank: OpenTenure: IneligibleMonths: 12 monthsRestricted: NoContact Email: [e-mail]