Surgical/Cytopathologist

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West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine (PALM) seeks an academically oriented Surgical/Cytopathologist open-rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) in the clinician-track to meet the needs of our expanding Health System. This is an opportunity to practice cytopathology exclusively or in conjunction with another surgical pathology sub-specialty or general pathology. Applicants with expertise in head and neck pathology, genitourinary pathology, lung pathology, pediatric pathology and/ or other specialties are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will join our existing faculty in the Section of Cytopathology. Cytopathologists are supported by Telecytology systems used for rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE). Active involvement in teaching our medical students, residents, and cytopathology fellows is required. There is tremendous potential for candidates with a record of scholarly productivity to collaborate with faculty across the WVU campuses. Additional responsibilities and leadership roles will be considered based on a candidate's interests, skills, and experience.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree or foreign equivalent, be board certified/eligible in AP or AP/CP and Cytopathology Candidates must be eligible to obtain a state medical license at the time of employment. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor ranks, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

About the Department: WVU PALM is a growing department consisting of faculty in AP, CP, Anatomical Sciences and Medical Laboratory Sciences. Clinical AP services are supported by advanced Digital Pathology and Telepathology systems, and state-of-the-art ancillary testing (IHC, cytogenetics, FISH, NGS) is performed onsite. Faculty research activities are supported by the PALM Tissue Bank, Research Histology Lab, Brain Bank and the WVU Development Laboratory.

About the Health System: The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a 150-bed Children's Hospital.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

About Morgantown: Morgantown, WV is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pathology/ and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/careers.

For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, megan.core@wvumedicine.org.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.