Surgical Pathologist

Surgical Pathologist

West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine (PALM) seeks an academically oriented Surgical Pathologist qualified for appointment in the clinician-track at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor with a major commitment to clinical service and teaching in Pathology. This is an opportunity to practice within a sub-specialty-based pathology group. Applicants with expertise in gastrointestinal pathology, lung pathology, pediatric pathology and pathology informatics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties : The successful candidate will practice in their surgical pathology sub-specialty areas. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. There is tremendous potential for candidates with a record of scholarly productivity to collaborate with faculty across the WVU campuses. Additional responsibilities and leadership roles will be considered based on a candidate's interests, skills, and experience.

Qualifications : Candidate must have an MD, MD / PhD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be board certified / eligible in AP or AP / CP. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a state medical license at the time of employment. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor ranks, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

About the Department : WVU PALM is a growing department consisting of faculty in AP, CP, Anatomical Sciences and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Clinical AP services are supported by advanced Digital Pathology and Telepathology systems, and state-of-the-art ancillary testing (IHC, cytogenetics, FISH, NGS) is performed onsite. Faculty research activities are supported by the PALM Tissue Bank, Research Histology Lab, Brain Bank and the WVU Development Laboratory.