What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Pathology, Anatomical position at Pathology, Anatomical - MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers?
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, ranked No. 1 nationwide for cancer care, seeks a full-time Head and Neck Pathologist at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join a world-renowned team in the Department of Anatomical Pathology. The candidate should have completed a minimum one-year fellowship training in Head and Neck pathology.
Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology is a requirement, as is an active Texas medical license or eligibility. This position provides an excellent opportunity to specialize in Head and Neck Pathology and collaborate with other head and neck specialized medical professionals, including surgeons, oncologists, radiation therapists, and endocrinologists, to provide enhanced patient care and clinical trials. These relationships improve patient outcomes and offer excellent opportunities for breakthrough research, advancing guidelines and the practice of pathology. The candidate’s major responsibility will be to participate in the routine sign-out activities of a high volume of oncology specimens. In addition, the candidate will be willing to participate in general and frozen sections, multidisciplinary clinical conferences, and equitable call coverage. The successful candidate will have an interest and participate in education, clinical/translational research, and clinical trial collaborative research. Rank and salary commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Excellent Benefits package.
MD; MD, PhD; or DO degree in a field appropriate to department mission
Licensed to practice in Texas
Must be Board certified or obtained within departmental timeline
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
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