McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, a leading academic health center, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure clinical track faculty position in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the rank of Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ Professor (Pediatric Pathologist).    

 

Position Key Accountabilities:

 

The successful candidate(s) will join a subspecialized pathology service that supports the clinical and academic mission of UTHealth Houston and provides appropriate information to guide patient care.

 

Providing training to residents, fellows, and medical students as well as developing an individual and/or collaborative research program.Serving as a role model in professional behavior and leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal skillsCollaborating with UTHealth Houston and hospital administration and physicians to identify future opportunities, and define the direction of department services; developing, and implementing plans to achieve identified goals.Maintaining an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan and process consistent with the organizational Quality Management Plan; developing and implementing unit-specific standards, policies, and procedures that guide and support the provision of care and services; continuously assessing and improving assigned departments' performance while enhancing service.Participating in and/or chairing committees, work groups, and meetings as appropriateAssuring interdisciplinary performance improvement programs are active, maintained, and ongoing. Following up to ensure that complaints have been satisfactorily handled. Collaborating to maintain a focus on providing excellent services.Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-services, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in fields of expertise; supporting and promoting education and research.

 

Qualifications:

 

Academically oriented board certified (AP or AP/CP) or eligible candidates with fellowship training and experience in Pediatric Pathology with a subspecialty experience in at least one of the following areas: Gastrointestinal, General Surgical Pathology, Molecular, or Pediatrics.Texas Medical license or eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas.Ability and skills to build relationships across units and clinical teams 

 

Salary and Academic Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.