Department of Pathology Chair, Knoxville College of Medicine

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville seeks an outstanding and dynamic individual to lead the Department of Pathology as Chair. This position is based in Knoxville, TN. The Department of Pathology is comprised of twelve faculty members dedicated to the tripartite mission of clinical care, education, and research. The Department Chair will drive the organizational mission of healing, education and discovery, and oversee the educational (LCME medical students, ACGME accredited residency in Pathology), research, and clinical activities of the department. The Department Chair reports directly to the Dean, UT Health Science Center College of Medicine, Knoxville, and serves as Service Chief for Pathology for the University Health System’s University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Requirements

MD degree or equivalent, from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in Pathology and meets qualifications for licensure in the State of Tennessee
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in Pathology, Medical Education, and the professional and business practices of the health care system
Proven leadership and success in developing leaders
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and management success.
Ability to foster partnerships and work collaboratively across all partners and stakeholders with the Department of Pathology.
Strong communication, negotiation and team building skills.

Nice To Haves

Accomplished and nationally recognized in research, innovation, clinical service or education/teaching.
National involvement in professional pathology organizations.

Responsibilities

Oversight and monitoring of measures and initiatives regarding patient care quality, safety and physician and staff performance evaluation.
Ensuring the department meets all UT Health Science Center and COM policies and guidelines for financial management in addition to assuming responsibility for all COM finances.
Providing leadership in the successful integration of academics within the Department.
Working with the Program Director, oversees the educational activities of the department.
Mentoring and developing faculty to promote regional and national departmental recognition.
As Chief of the private pathology group, lead clinical operations, provide administrative oversight of the private practice, and oversee department quality and performance.
Serving as Pathology Service Line Chief, providing strategic and operational oversight of pathology services across UTMC, including coordination with other clinical departments and LabCorp.
Promoting and modeling wellness among faculty, staff and trainees.
Providing leadership in the implementation of the strategic plan of the medical center.
Evaluating and supporting research efforts.
Fostering collaboration with industry and institutions, such as the University of Tennessee – Knoxville and ORNL, to advance the research/innovation mission.