Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathologist (Assistant or Associate Professor)

Job Summary:

The Department of Pathology of the CU Anschutz, School of Medicine seeks a full-time junior to senior faculty member with expertise in gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary (GI/liver) surgical pathology at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

The successful candidate will join a team of eight academic GI/liver surgical pathologists based at the affiliated 925 bed University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) located in metro Denver. GI/liver pathology fellowship training or extensive relevant experience in GI/liver surgical pathology is required. The Department of Pathology provides professional and technical anatomic pathology services to the UCH and affiliated clinics using a subspecialty sign out model. The GI/liver service reports on approximately 22,000 cases per year, inclusive of advanced endoscopic interventions, complex oncologic resections, and transplantations. While the primary clinical focus of this position is in GI/liver surgical pathology, secondary clinical interests in other areas of anatomic pathology will be accommodated. Faculty engage in scholarship, through collaborative scientific investigations and/or through the development of their own research programs. Faculty teach in the 25 seat Combined Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology Residency Program, 11 pathology fellowship programs (including a 2 seat GI/Liver Pathology Fellowship Program), affiliated clinical residency and fellowship programs, medical school, and other graduate health programs. Faculty are part of a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of other pathologists, technical staff, and non-pathologist providers; thus, strong communication and professionalism skills are necessary.

The successful applicant will join a group of three dozen subspecialty surgical pathologists who currently contribute to the practice of multi-disciplinary team based subspecialty pathology practice at the University of Colorado Hospital. The position includes regularly scheduled clinical and GI/liver subspecialty intraoperative frozen section work as well as minor general anatomic pathology on call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

· Promote quality patient care through the sign out of routine and complex GI/liver cases from UCH and affiliated clinics as well as consulting institutions, pathologists, and patients.

· Adherence to the quality standards and regulatory requirements associated with the anatomic pathology laboratories, as well as UCH and affiliated clinics

· Ensure timely completion and accurate reporting of pathology tests associated with your practice, consultations, or translational research.

o Consult with peer pathologists on cases as requested or required by policy.

· Participate in the education of pathologists and affiliated non-pathologist providers through consultations, including at multidisciplinary clinics, and the application and education associated with test interpretation.

· Train and supervise pathology and non-pathology students, residents, and fellows.

· Engage in scholarly activities as broadly defined by the School of Medicine, inclusive of the scholarship of application, teaching, integration, and discovery.

· Maintain exemplary professionalism and continue to develop collaborative relationships with the pathology community and non-pathology providers.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the CU Anschutz, School of Medicine. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU Anschutz School of Medicine.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

· Medical: Multiple plan options

· Dental: Multiple plan options

· Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

· Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

· Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)

· Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

· Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

· Holiday Days: 11/year

· Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

· ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Assistant Professor:

· MD, DO, or equivalent

· Graduation from an accredited Anatomic Pathology Residency Program

· Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and the credentials to obtain medical licensure in Colorado, followed by a University appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor