Chair & Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Job Description - Chair & Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (24000001F0) The Opportunity The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine seeks a collaborative academic leader to serve as its next Chair Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for the College of Medicine. The incoming chair will partner with university and clinical affiliates to expand a modern Department of Pathology that serves the needs of the community for both traditional and cutting-edge anatomic and clinical pathology. Reporting to the Executive Dean, the incoming Chair will support pathologists and doctoral scientists who specialize in particular clinical or research areas. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to grow the research portfolio of the department and partner closely with clinical partners to coordinate care across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader with integrity, intellect, and the ability to work effectively with numerous stakeholders. Qualified candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree; be board certified preferably in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology and in their subspecialty and eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee; and meet University of Tennessee criteria for appointment to a tenured senior level faculty position. Qualifications An M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. from an accredited institution with board certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology. Eligible for licensure in Tennessee. Candidates must possess qualifications for appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher at UTHSC. Responsibilities Oversees the clinical, education, and research endeavors to ensure the advancement of the contemporary department of pathology. Emphasizes and expands the focus on high-quality anatomical and clinical pathology services that are consistent across clinical partners and maintain close collaboration with other departments. Establishes appropriate communication channels with physicians, staff, and administration that result in trust, alignment, and collaborative working relationships in the pursuit of maximally productive multidisciplinary collaboration. Supports a mission of continued growth for the Experimental Pathology Division and promotes the enhancement of research activities of the Center for Cancer Research and faculty laboratories. Promotes professional development and the continued medical education of existing faculty members and attracts highly motivated and exceptional faculty, trainees, staff, and students across the diversity spectrum to the Department. Ensures the application of best practices, incorporating regulatory requirements at the local, state, and national level; utilizes benchmarking and data analysis derived from the College of American Pathologists, American Board of Pathology, and other sources. Knowledge, Work Experience, Leadership Skills and Competencies Demonstrated success as a leader in a complex academic environment that includes an academic medical center and community clinical partners. Displays a passion for faculty development and promoting the growth of others. Demonstrated record of administration of an academic enterprise, including management of a budget, personnel, space, and other resources. A transformational and strategic leader who is committed to growing and developing faculty, staff, and trainees. Possess and be able to articulate a clear vision for growth, expansion, and evolution of a modern department of pathology. Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest and qualifications accompanied by a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three or more references. Please direct all nominations and applications to the search firm assisting UTHSC.

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