Cardiothoracic Pathologist
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: August 3, 2023
Next review date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Aug 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, Division of Anatomic Pathology, is seeking an outstanding MD pathologist to serve in the sections of Cardiothoracic and Autopsy pathology. AP or AP/CP board certification is essential. Cardiovascular and pulmonary fellowship training and/or prior independent sign out experience in these areas is highly desired. The appointment would be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full professor, commensurate with experience.
The candidate will be responsible for clinical service coverage in signing out cases on the cardiothoracic surgical pathology service, autopsy service and general intraoperative frozen sections. UCLA has a strong and active cardiothoracic pathology division, and a busy cardiothoracic clinical service, and the candidate would join a team of cardiothoracic and autopsy pathologists. The candidate will share responsibility for training residents and fellows. Creative contributions in clinical, educational or research projects is expected. UCLA offers a highly collaborative research environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
We welcome candidates whose experience in clinical work, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is an integral part of the vibrant UCLA research enterprise and there are numerous opportunities to participate in clinical trials, translational research and basic research. UCLA offers a highly collaborative environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine.
Interested candidates should apply online at (https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF08676). Applicants should upload a letter describing previous clinical experience, teaching and research background, curriculum vitae, as well as a statement of contributions to diversity.
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Compensation for the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5, Scale 5. The salary range for this position is $250,000 – 450,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
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Qualifications
MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Bibliography
Statement of Teaching
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.
Statement of Research (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Contact information only
Help contact: YeseniaArroyo@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.