Pathology- Professor

Professor Job Description  

Requirements:  

Must be an PhD, M.D or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Research Activity 

• Increase research funding to Department from NIH and other government and non-government sources 

• Perform research that creates new and adds to known knowledge inresearchers area of interest, including the advancement of new theories and principles. 

• Integrate scientific integrity, ethics and transparency in all research activities.   

• Expansion and interpretation of existing ideas, theories, and principles.  

• Application of knowledge, especially in new settings.  

• Open dissemination and professional peer review are essential features of research productivity.  

• Ability to communicate well to a diverse professional work force. 

Basic Requirements 

• Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model. 

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA. 

• Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients. 

• Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution. 

• Relevant experience with IRB requirements for handling of clinical samples and cohorts 

Job Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To): 

• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows. 

• Participate in educational activities of medical students. 

• Serve as a mentor for graduate and medical students, residents, fellows and  faculty who are interested in or pursue basic/clinical or applied research. 

• Collaborate with other investigators throughout the University 

• Participate in Department of Pathology hospital committees and working groups. 

• Maintain high standards of professional services so that the Department of Pathology will maintain the JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation. 

• Maintain NIH funded research program focused on HIV/AIDS 

• Participate in Medical School committees related to CFAR missions, research mentoring and clinical studies.