Assistant Professor, Molecular Pathology, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Anatomical Pathology

About the role

The mission of UT MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

This faculty position reports to the Chair of the Department of Anatomical Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The role is primarily focused on molecular pathology subspecialty service within a nationally recognized academic pathology program dedicated exclusively to cancer care. The candidate's major responsibility will be in molecular diagnostic services, with a strong interest in collaborative research with clinicians and basic science investigators, and participation in teaching fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and students.

Supervision: Chair of the Department of Pathology.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Self-motivated, highly energetic, committed, and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical, and administrative level.
• Visually review, evaluate, and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens, and other test results based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.
• Visually identify specimen make-up, contents, and/or components viewed through a microscope and/or digitally and integrate this information into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.
• Interpret and integrate the results of microscopic and non-microscopic molecular tests into diagnostic and clinically relevant information.
• Visually evaluate and interpret findings on slides and digital image analysis systems.
• Comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings.
• Ensure Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory complies with CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.
• Identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.
• Grasp and manipulate specimen containers exercising extreme caution.
• Manual dexterity for various functions with instruments used in diagnosis and research.
• Rotate and travel to Houston area locations for clinical service.

Administrative

• Assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA.
• Give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in field of molecular pathology and general surgical pathology.

Research and Development

• Show commitment to collaborative research efforts, applied and/or investigational aspects of cytopathology and/or anatomical pathology.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity.
• Evidence of originality, initiative, and potential for growth in research and promise for external recognition.

Institutional Activities and Extramural Service

• Participate as an editor, grant, and/or manuscript reviewer.
• Participate in lectures for external courses, CME, and Grand Rounds.
• Participate in off-site and on-site conferences.
• Participate and/or designate time spent representing MDACC at outside conferences, events, and/or functions.

Marginal Functions

• Work within a context of interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients, and subordinates.

Requirements

Education and Licensure

• MD; MD, PhD; or DO degree in a field appropriate to department mission.
• Completed residency training in AP, CP, or AP/CP and a one-year fellowship in Molecular Pathology.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology with added Molecular pathology; board certification and/or eligibility is required.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Experience

• At least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5 years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships).
• Track record of educational activities, such as lectures, training, seminars, and workshops.
• Ability to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel.
• Ability to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, and laboratory personnel.
• Shows promise as an educator with the ability to educate and mentor in classrooms or one-to-one settings.
• Strong expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and the use of LLMs for better understanding of molecular and genomic markers is highly desirable.

Additional Conditions

• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Retirement
• Tuition benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Individual and team recognition

Schedule

Hybrid onsite/remote. FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime pay).