Medical Renal Pathologist – Open Rank-Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus seeks a full-time Faculty member (Assistant or Associate Professor) with medical renal pathology subspecialty training. The recruit will serve as an attending pathologist and educate others in medical renal pathology including native and transplant kidney biopsies and in the frozen section assessment of potential donor kidney biopsies. The attending pathologist will be part of a multidisciplinary team, including a team of senior pathologists as well as other subspecialty trained physicians; thus, strong verbal and written communication and professionalism skills are expected. This position is an academic post; hence, scholarly activity and teaching of pathology residents is expected and time for these activities will be provided. The general responsibilities and expectations of this position mirror the missions of the Departments and affiliated systems, including excellence in clinical care, medical undergraduate and graduate education, and scholarship. Those with interest and expertise/experience in other pathology subspecialties are encouraged to apply. There is currently a particular need for additional expertise in cardiovascular/transplant pathology and head and neck pathology.

The successful applicant will join a group of three dozen subspecialty surgical pathologists, who currently contribute to the practice of multi-disciplinary team-based subspecialty pathology practice at the University of Colorado Hospital. The position may include general intraoperative frozen section work as well as minor general anatomic pathology on call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Promote quality patient care through the sign out of routine and complex medical renal cases from UCH and affiliated clinics as well as consulting institutions, pathologists, and patients.

· Adherence to the quality standards and regulatory requirements associated with the anatomic pathology laboratories, as well as UCH and affiliated clinics

· Ensure timely completion and accurate reporting of pathology tests associated with your practice, consultations, or translational research.

· Consult with peer pathologists on cases as requested or required by policy.

· Participate in the education of pathologists and affiliated non-pathologist providers through consultations, including at multidisciplinary clinics, and the application and education associated with test interpretation.

· Train and supervise pathology and non-pathology students, residents, and fellows.

· Engage in scholarly activities as broadly defined by the School of Medicine, including the scholarship of application, teaching, integration, and discovery.

· Maintain exemplary professionalism and continue to develop collaborative relationships with the pathology community and non-pathology providers.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the CU Anschutz, School of Medicine. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU Anschutz School of Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Assistant Professor:

· MD, DO, or equivalent

· Graduation from an accredited Anatomic Pathology Residency Program

· Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and the credentials to obtain medical licensure in Colorado, followed by a University appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor

· Completion of fellowship(s) in medical renal pathology or extensive relevant experience

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship

· 0-5 years of experience

Associate Professor:

· MD, DO, or equivalent

· Graduation from an accredited Anatomic Pathology Residency Program

· Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and the credentials to obtain medical licensure in Colorado, followed by a University appointment at the rank of Associate Professor

· Completion of fellowship(s) in medical renal pathology or extensive relevant experience

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship

· 5-10 years of experience

Conditions of Employment:

· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.