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GYN/Breast Pathologist

Job #JPF11236
  • Pathology Anatomic Pathology / David Geffen School Of Medicine / UCLA

Position overview

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 Scale 6. The salary range for this position is $265,000 - $320,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: August 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Aug 5, 2027 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 recruiting an outstanding pathologist to serve in the section of gynecologic and breast pathology. Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Board certification in AP or AP/CP is required. Fellowship training in gynecologic and/or breast pathology is essential, as are the skills, experience, and interest necessary to develop a strong academic career.

The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate academic interest and achievement through research, scholarly presentations, and publications. The candidate will be responsible for clinical service coverage in the gynecologic and breast pathology section, as well as participation in the general frozen section service. A strong commitment to research and scholarly activities in these areas is expected.

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.

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.

Interested applicants must submit their application materials via UC Recruit.

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All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree

Application Requirements

Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

    The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

    Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
    Expand our reach as a global university
    Enhance our research and creative activities
    Elevate how we teach
    Become a more effective institution

    Prompt for candidates for recruitment:

    Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Bibliography

  • Statement of Creative Contributions - Development of or contributions to educational curricula
    Development of or contributions to administration of a teaching program
    Participation in the advancement of professional education
    Development of or contributions to original material in handouts for lectures
    Development of or contributions to informational brochures with regard to the
    individual’s specialty or area of interest targeted to physicians, allied health
    professionals, and/or patients
    Lectures, original educational materials, or teaching files placed on resident website
    Participation in platform or poster presentations at local, regional, or national meetings
    Participation in research, not necessarily as primary or independent investigator (in some cases, the individual’s participation in research may be sufficiently substantial to warrant a reduced breadth of clinical responsibilities)
    First, senior, or collaborative authorship of peer-reviewed research papers
    Publication of case reports or clinical reviews
    Development of or contribution to administration (supervision) of a clinical service or health care facility
    Development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways
    Development of or contributions to quality improvement programs
    Development of or contributions to medical information systems
    Participation in the advancement of University professional practice programs
    Development of or contributions to community-oriented programs
    Development of or contributions to community outreach or informational programs

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information only.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11236

Help contact: rromeroledezma@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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA