Faculty Position in Neuropathology (Academic/Clinician Track)

University of Minnesota Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a full-time ABP-certified or board-eligible neuropathologist for an academic/clinician-track faculty position. Academic rank, compensation, and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota, with clinical salary aligned to clinical effort and additional University salary dependent on academic effort.

The position joins pathologists providing service at Fairview Minneapolis University Hospital's East Bank and West Bank campuses and Fairview Masonic Children's University Hospital. Shared neuropathology duties include sign-out, intra-operative consultations, on-call responsibilities, autopsy, resident supervision, and conferences. Active participation in training neuropathology fellows in the department's ACGME-accredited fellowship program is required. Qualified candidates may pursue leadership opportunities in education and digital pathology.

Academic time supports scholarly work in the candidate's specialty or research area. Candidates must demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity in neuropathology or neuroscience and teaching experience with fellows, residents, graduate students, and medical students. The department encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including underrepresented groups. J-1 visa applicants are welcome; other work-eligible visa applicants may be considered. Applicants for a 2028 J-1 waiver should apply by June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree, such as DO or MBBS.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota.
• Board certification or eligibility in AP, AP/CP, or AP/NP.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pathology residency training program.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship training in neuropathology.
• Neuropathology board certification or eligibility.
• Sustained scholarly productivity in neuropathology or neuroscience.
• Demonstrated teaching experience with fellows, residents, graduate students, and medical students.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in ophthalmic pathology.
• Expertise or interest in other surgical pathology subspecialties, including head and neck pathology.
• Active participation in national organizations.
• Experience fostering a strong academic environment for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuropathology sign-out services.
• Perform intra-operative consultations.
• Share on-call duties, autopsy responsibilities, resident supervision, and conferences with other neuropathology faculty.
• Participate actively in training neuropathology fellows.
• Pursue scholarly work in the candidate's specialty or research area.
• Teach fellows, residents, graduate students, and medical students.

Benefits

• Substantial 401(k) employer contribution.
• Well-being program with an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• University benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree