What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Anatomic Pathology-Surgical Pathologist position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
Academic Joint Departments
Title
Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Anatomic Pathology-Surgical Pathologist
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The Department of Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is conducting a nationwide search for an academically oriented and experienced Genitourinary (GU) Pathologist and leader to join the department during an exciting period of growth and transformation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding the GU Pathology Section, while also having the opportunity to assume additional distinguished leadership roles across the department.
This strategically important role is designed to expand UAB’s diagnostic, research, and educational capacity in GU pathology while supporting the multidisciplinary missions of the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Heersink School of Medicine. In addition to leading GU Pathology services, the individual will collaborate closely with Urology, Oncology, Radiology, and other key clinical partners to drive innovation, foster multidisciplinary research, and support programmatic growth in genitourinary cancers.
The position offers a unique opportunity to join a collegial and collaborative academic environment under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Cristina Magi-Galluzzi—herself a distinguished GU Pathologist—at a time when the department is actively expanding subspecialty programs, investing in digital pathology, and strengthening its research enterprise.
The position offers a unique opportunity to join a collegial and collaborative academic environment under the leadership of Department Chair Dr. Cristina Magi-Galluzzi—herself a distinguished GU Pathologist—at a time when the department is actively expanding subspecialty programs, investing in digital pathology, and strengthening its research enterprise.
Required Qualifications
We are inviting applications from qualified candidates at the ranks of Associate Professor or Professor for a full-time, tenure earnings/tenured position through the Department of Pathology, HSOM. The candidates should have an M.D. or D.O. or M.D. Ph.D., Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology, fellowship training in Genitourinary Pathology (or equivalent subspecialty expertise), a minimum of 3 years of post-fellowship experience in GU Pathology and be eligible for a license to practice medicine in Alabama. The successful candidate should have a national reputation in academic pathology and a track record of a competitive basic, translational, and/or clinically focused research program.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2701P
Open Date
09/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
In addition, physicians and other clinical faculty candidates who will be employed by the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) or other UAB Medicine entities must successfully complete a pre-employment drug and nicotine screen to be hired.
