Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Anatomical Pathology (Genitourinary)

Position

Title:

Assistant Professor

Department:

Anatomical Pathology - Genitourinary Pathology

Division:

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Reports to:

Department Chair

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

FUNCTION

This is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomical Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

SCOPE

UT MD Anderson is seeking an Assistant Professor in Anatomic Pathology - Genitourinary Pathology to join a nationally recognized academic pathology program dedicated exclusively to cancer care. This faculty role is primarily focused on serving as a surgical pathologist in genitourinary (GU) subspecialty, and (b) to develop and implement basic or clinical and translational research in the GU subspecialty field of surgical pathology appropriate for faculty rank.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Patient Care

Must be a self-motivated, highly energetic, committed, and conscientious professional who communicates (verbal and written) and relates well to others at the professional, technical, and administrative levels.

Must be able to visually review, evaluate, and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens, and other test results based on previous training, experience, and knowledge.

Must be able to 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.

Must be able to comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings.

Must be able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory in which he/she is working complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.

Must be able to identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities utilizing knowledge and experience.

Must be able to grasp and manipulate specimen containers exercising extreme caution.

Must have manual dexterity for various functions with instruments used in diagnosis and research.

Must be able to rotate and travel to Houston area locations for clinical service.

Administrative

Must ensure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA.

Must give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.

Must be able to interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hiring, termination, promotion, and merit recommendations.

Must maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field of surgical pathology.

Research and Development:

Must show track record of scholarly accomplishments in clinical, applied and/or investigational aspects of a subspecialty within surgical pathology.

Must be able to collaborate with other investigators at MDACC and outside this institution.

Must prove the ability to design, execute, interpret, and integrate scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and grant applications.

Education:

Must show track record of educational activities, such as lectures, training, seminars and workshops.

Must be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, and laboratory personnel.

Education and Licensure

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.

Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.

Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Texas.

Completion of a dedicated Genitourinary Pathology fellowship or equivalent subspecialty experience.

Experience :

At least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5-year post degree experience with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or GME trainee.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent