Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment; CFA), Pathology, Anatomical

Overview

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment

Department: Anatomic Pathology

Division: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Reports to: Department Chair

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 is a faculty position responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomic Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.

• Patient Care
• Assume diagnostic patient care responsibilities by (a) serving as a surgical pathologist in subspecialty rotations, and (b) integrating results of microscopic and non-microscopic molecular tests into diagnostic and clinically relevant information
• Visually review, evaluate and interpret medical records, patient data, specimen makeup, and test results; correlate with clinical research findings
• Ensure Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory complies with CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations
• Rotate and travel to Northwest Surgical & Specialty Care Center and/or other Houston area locations for clinical service

• Administrative
• Provide theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel
• Interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel, and make hire, terminate, promotion and merit recommendations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field of Neuropathology and general surgical pathology

• Research and Development
• Develop and maintain an independent research program preferred; collaborate with investigators at MDACC and externally
• Design, execute, interpret and publish scientific data; contribute to grant applications
• Demonstrate scholarly activity and potential for external recognition

This position has a target base salary of $251,093 to $292,708 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

§ MD or DO degree in a field appropriate to department mission

§ Licensed to practice in Texas

§ Must be Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted

§ Current CPR or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Generally 2 years 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)

• Must be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, and technical personnel
• Must be able 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

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

This position requires:

• Working in Office Environment
• Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic)
• Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues
• Exposure to harmful chemicals
• Exposure to radiation
• Exposure to animals

Refer to the institutional guidelines for time spent on physical activities; typical demands include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and manual dexterity with instruments used in diagnosis and research

Received:
Chair of the Department of Pathology

Required

• Requisition
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Minimum Salary: USD 0
• Midpoint Salary: USD 0
• Maximum Salary: USD 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location:
  
  Hybrid Onsite/Remote
• Science Jobs:
  No

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.