Associate/Full Professor - Clinician Educator Track - Director of the Division of Anatomic Pathology

Location: Philadelphia, PA • Open Date: Sep 09, 2026 • Deadline: Sep 09, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

About the role

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non‑tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Surgical Pathology Subspecialty including Thoracic Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology or other surgical pathology subspecialties. Prior physician leadership or administrative experience is preferred. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate will be board‑certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology and eligible to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Rank and remuneration will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include medical students, residents, fellows, and post‑doctoral students.
• Providing strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Division of Anatomic Pathology, advancing the division’s academic mission while ensuring the delivery of high‑quality diagnostic services.
• Maintain excellence in clinical practice through oversight of quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and laboratory operations, with strict adherence to CLIA and CAP standards.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative Anatomic Pathology programs, technologies, and initiatives that align with institutional priorities and support continued growth.
• Serve as a key leader on the Executive Pathology Committee, contributing to the integration, coordination, and oversight of Anatomic Pathology services across the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
• Playing a pivotal role in advancing the institution’s research and academic mission.
• Contribute as a research collaborator or serve as a leader of clinically oriented research programs.
• Champion faculty scholarship, strengthen translational and clinical research efforts, cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, support grant development and funding opportunities, and maintain a nationally recognized scholarly portfolio through publications, presentations, and academic leadership activities.

Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate will be board‑certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology and eligible to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

Prior physician leadership or administrative experience is preferred. Candidates should possess national recognition for their professional contributions, exhibit excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities, and have significant experience overseeing large teams while fostering the growth and career development of junior pathologists.