Faculty Position in Neuropathology (Academic/Clinician Track)

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a full-time, ABP-certified or eligible neuropathologist for an academic/clinician-track faculty position. Academic rank, compensation, and appointment type will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The faculty member will provide pathology services for patients at Fairview Minneapolis University Hospital’s East Bank and West Bank campuses and Fairview Masonic Children’s University Hospital, joining a team of pathologists in the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system.

The role includes neuropathology sign-out, intra-operative consultations, on-call duties, autopsy, resident supervision, and conferences, shared with other neuropathology faculty. Active participation in training neuropathology fellows in the department’s ACGME-accredited fellowship program is required. Academic time will support scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty or research expertise. Leadership opportunities in education and digital pathology are available to qualified candidates.

The department is part of a large university medical school and includes anatomic and clinical pathology faculty, basic science faculty, an ACGME-accredited residency program, and eight ACGME-accredited fellowships. The department encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including individuals from underrepresented groups. J-1 visa applicants are welcome; applicants with other work-eligible visas may be considered. Applicants for a 2028 J-1 waiver should apply by June 30, 2027. Candidates should submit an updated CV, cover letter, one-page career goal statement, and names and contact information for three references. An application for the corresponding academic component must also be submitted through the University’s employment site.

The position is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians; additional University salary depends on academic effort.

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree (DO, MBBS, etc.).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Minnesota.
• Board certified or board eligible in AP, AP/CP, or AP/NP.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pathology residency training program.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited fellowship training in neuropathology.
• Board certified or board eligible in neuropathology.
• 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 and intra-operative consultations.
• Participate in on-call duties and autopsy services.
• Supervise residents and participate in conferences, sharing these duties with other neuropathology faculty.
• Actively participate in training neuropathology fellows.
• Pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty or research expertise.
• Provide pathology services at Fairview Minneapolis University Hospital’s East Bank and West Bank campuses and Fairview Masonic Children’s University Hospital.

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 an 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