Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Anatomical Pathology (Genitourinary)

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant Professor in Anatomic Pathology–Genitourinary Pathology to join its academic pathology program focused exclusively on cancer care. The role is primarily focused on providing surgical pathology services in the genitourinary subspecialty and developing and implementing basic, clinical, or translational research appropriate for faculty rank. The position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Anatomical Pathology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The faculty member reviews and interprets medical records, patient data, specimens, and test results, integrating microscopic or digital specimen findings with diagnostic, clinical, and research information. The role includes maintaining quality and regulatory compliance, providing guidance to laboratory personnel, participating in personnel evaluations and recommendations, collaborating on research, producing scholarly work, and teaching and training learners and laboratory staff. Clinical service may require rotation and travel to locations in the Houston area.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in Texas.
Completion of a dedicated Genitourinary Pathology fellowship or equivalent subspecialty experience.
At least 2 years of experience as an Instructor or 5 years of post-degree experience in any combination of clinical, clinical scientist, or GME trainee roles.
Ability to visually review and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, specimens, and test results.
Manual dexterity to handle specimen containers and use instruments in diagnosis and research.
Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and relate well to professional, technical, and administrative personnel.
Track record of scholarly accomplishments in clinical, applied, or investigational aspects of a surgical pathology subspecialty.
Ability to design, execute, interpret, and integrate scientific data for publication and grant applications.
Track record of educational activities and ability to train learners and laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical pathology services in the genitourinary subspecialty.
Review and interpret medical records, patient data, specimens, and test results, including microscopic or digital specimen findings.
Correlate patient data with clinical research findings and integrate results into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.
Implement quality control standards and ensure laboratory compliance with CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA requirements.
Identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities.
Provide theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
Interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel, and make hiring, termination, promotion, and merit recommendations.
Maintain current knowledge in surgical pathology.
Develop and implement basic, clinical, or translational research in the GU surgical pathology subspecialty.
Collaborate with investigators at MD Anderson and outside the institution.
Design, execute, interpret, and integrate scientific data for peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.
Participate in educational activities such as lectures, training, seminars, and workshops.
Train fellows, postdoctoral fellows, medical students, technologists, and laboratory personnel.
Rotate and travel to Houston-area locations for clinical service.