Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pathology at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pathology
Requisition Number	FE03650
Working Title	Anatomic/Clinical Pathologist
Department Name	7H600:PATHOLOGY
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	MD, DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience	M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree. Board certified in Anatomic Pathology, fellowship training in surgical pathology with a specialization in Breast pathology. Licensed in Kentucky Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment. Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments. Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience. Fellowship training or comparable experience in surgical pathology.
Required License/Registration/Certification	MD/DO or equivalent
Job Summary	The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky is recruiting a board certified surgical pathologist. Fellowship training or strong interest in breast and/or pulmonary pathology is preferred. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in anatomic pathology subspecialty clinical service and teaching duties. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank. This open-rank position is available November 1, 2023. The department (http://pathology.med.uky.edu/)is an integrated department of pathology with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, a vibrant educational program for medical students, residents and fellows as well as a nationally-recognized research program in neuropathology and research affiliations with the Markey Cancer Center. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance research and clinical excellence within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities (http://www.visitlex.com/). Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Applications should include an up to date curriculum vitae and letter of interest (attached under “Specific Request 1”). Questions may be directed to C. Darrell Jennings, MD, Professor and Chairman, via email at mhollan@uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of this department.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have an MD, DO or equivalent?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you board certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology or eligible to obtain this by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Academic Keys
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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