Path-Trained Dermatopathologist -SOM Dermatology

Path-Trained Dermatopathologist -SOM Dermatology

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology is seeking an exceptional Pathology-Trained Dermatopathologist to join our growing academic faculty.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pathology-trained physician who has completed fellowship training in dermatopathology and is looking to build or advance a rewarding career within a highly collaborative academic dermatology environment.

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience.

More than simply filling a position, we are looking for a colleague who wants to help shape and grow dermatopathology at the University of Maryland. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to bring their expertise in pathology and dermatopathology to a department committed to outstanding diagnostic care, education, collaboration, and academic advancement.

At the University of Maryland, you will have the resources and clinical complexity of a major academic medical center while also having the opportunity to make a visible and lasting contribution to the growth of our dermatopathology program.

Our location in Baltimore, Maryland, places faculty in the heart of the Baltimore-Washington region, with convenient access to Washington, D.C., the Chesapeake Bay, major East Coast cities, and several major airports.

We are looking for more than an outstanding diagnostician. We are looking for a colleague, educator, collaborator, and future leader who is excited about bringing a pathology perspective to an academic Department of Dermatology.

If you are a Pathology-Trained Dermatopathologist looking for an academic environment where your expertise will be valued and where you can have a meaningful role in shaping the future of the program, we would like to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience. Expected Salary Range: $210,000 to $320,000. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position offers a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. Note: Leave and tuition benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and a recent CV, including names and contact information of three references to Shawn Kwatra, MD, Chair, Department of Dermatology at Skwatra@som.umaryland.edu

Responsibilities

As a member of the Department of Dermatology, you will work closely with dermatologists and multidisciplinary colleagues throughout the University of Maryland Medical System, providing expert dermatopathology interpretation and valuable clinicopathologic correlation.

The position offers opportunities to:

• Interpret a diverse and challenging spectrum of dermatopathology specimens within a major academic medical center.
• Provide expertise in the diagnosis of inflammatory, neoplastic, infectious, and other complex diseases of the skin.
• Collaborate directly with dermatologists and other specialists on challenging cases and clinicopathologic correlation.
• Help develop, strengthen, and expand dermatopathology services within the Department of Dermatology.
• Participate in dermatopathology conferences, case reviews, tumor boards, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Educate and mentor dermatology residents, medical students, and other trainees.
• Participate in clinical research, publications, scholarly projects, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Pursue academic and leadership opportunities based on individual experience, interests, and career goals.
• Contribute to the continued growth and academic mission of the University of Maryland Department of Dermatology.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Residency training in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP or AP/CP).
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pathology.
• Completion of an accredited Dermatopathology Fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Dermatopathology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and a strong foundation in surgical pathology.
• A commitment to collaborative, high-quality patient care.
• An interest in teaching and mentoring residents, medical students, and other learners.
• An interest in contributing to the growth of an academic dermatopathology program.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About the Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.