Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical Pathology

Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical Pathology


Requisition Number
FE04256


Working Title
Director of HLA/Tissue Typing


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, PhD or equivalent degree



Required Related Experience

The faculty member must have:

1. MD, DO, PhD or equivalent degree.

2. Board certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or PhD in an appropriate discipline

3. Board Certification by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor

4. Licensed in Kentucky (for MD candidates)

5. Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.

6. Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.

7. Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Board Certification by American Board of Pathology and Board Certification by the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) with qualifications as a Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Clinical Consultant for the subspecialty Histocompatibility, under the 2023 CLIA Final Rule in the following areas of accreditation: Solid Organ Transplantation: Live Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation: Deceased Donor, Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation: Unrelated Donor



Job Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is recruiting a clinical faculty member (MD or PhD)to serve as Director of the HLA/Tissue Typing Laboratory, which is ASHI accredited in HSC/BM Related and Unrelated Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation Deceased and Live Donor, and Histocompatibility Testing for Other Clinical Purposes. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service and teaching duties. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank.



The department (https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/pathology/)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 background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Acting Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu

Please include a Cover Letter and CV along with application. This open-rank position is available April 1, 2025 and will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

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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 background check and/or drug screen.