Chair of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine
Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the next Chair. This role involves driving the strategic direction of the department, enhancing clinical and research programs, and fostering a supportive environment for faculty and trainees.
Essential Functions
Chief of Pathology for UC Health, leading high impact clinical programs and innovative diagnostic services.
Rebuilding research infrastructure and strengthening departmental culture to support faculty engagement and retention.
Developing and communicating a vision for the future of the department and maintaining strategic plans aligned with the College of Medicine, UC Health, UC Physicians, VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Fostering an environment that emphasizes and supports the importance of the department’s educational mission and recruitment of trainees.
Mentoring trainees and junior faculty to successful careers in Pathology.
Encouraging and supporting investigation and innovation, scholarly activities, and productivity.
Implementing initiatives to promote and increase extramurally funded research in the department, including through a portfolio of NIH, philanthropic, and industry-sponsored projects.
Directing and overseeing the clinical services of the department and ensuring clinical excellence through a focus on patient safety, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Recruiting, managing, evaluating, developing, and retaining talented faculty to fulfill the needs and missions of the department and various stakeholders.
Developing annually, in collaboration with the department administrator, a budget for the department and overseeing management of department finances and resources in accordance with CoM and university policies and procedures.
Seeking opportunities to increase philanthropic support for the department and CoM and actively participating in philanthropy and development programs.
Modeling professionalism and ethical standards for faculty, residents, fellows, and staff and holding each of these cohorts similarly accountable.
Required Education and Experience
MD or MD/PhD degree
Substantial leadership experience, a record of building research, and the ability to sustain partnerships that advance the academic, research, and clinical missions of the Department.
Achieved American Board of Pathology certification and possesses or is eligible for a medical license in the State of Ohio, if applicable.
Additional Qualifications
The ideal candidate will meet the qualifications for the academic rank of Professor.
Understands current trends in healthcare and medical education and values the tripartite mission academic medical institutions promote.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities
Real work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
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