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Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The Department of Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is recruiting for the Director of the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE). The position is in the academic clinical track appointment stream. The Head and Neck Pathology COE consists of four head and neck pathologists and is known for expertise in neoplastic and non‑neoplastic head and neck diseases, processing over 3,500 cases per year and serving as a local, regional, and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology. The COE has close ties with the Head and Neck Surgical and Medical Oncology groups, and the University of Pittsburgh Head and Neck Team has a strong record of federal and industry funding, including sustained SPORE (Specialized Program Of Research Excellence) support from the NIH. A secondary appointment in Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery will be provided. The role is based at UPMC Presbyterian‑Shadyside Hospitals, which provides diagnostic support to the Hillman Cancer Center. The Department of Pathology offers a well‑established Molecular, Digital and Computational Pathology infrastructure with ongoing investment in digital pathology and AI applications. The successful candidate will receive guaranteed protected time for leadership, research, and educational activities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the functioning of Head and Neck Pathology operations.
  • Work closely with the system Executive Vice‑Chair for Anatomic Pathology.
  • Represent the Department at various COE‑specific meetings at UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center.
  • Represent the Department nationally and internationally.
  • Mentor faculty and provide oversight for the delivery of the Department’s mission and goals.
  • Teach Head and Neck Pathology fellows and Pathology residents.
  • Sign out surgical pathology cases as needed.
  • Participate in research initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree.
  • Board certification in Anatomic Pathology.
  • Subspecialty training in Head and Neck Surgical Pathology.
  • Academic interest in Head and Neck Pathology.
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania.
  • A good record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed protected time for leadership, research, and educational activities.
  • Secondary appointment in Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Full‑time faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Participation in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
  • Access to the Department of Pathology’s Molecular, Digital and Computational Pathology infrastructure and resources.
  • Ongoing investment in digital pathology and AI applications within the department.
  • Opportunity to engage with and support the multidisciplinary head and neck research team, including programmatic grants.
  • Presence of a one‑year ACGME‑accredited Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program within the COE.

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