Northwestern University
The role serves as Director of Gastrointestinal Pathology within the Department of Pathology and includes diagnostic work, leadership, and collaboration in education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. The position also supports scholarly activity and offers opportunities related to translational research and experimental pathology.
Key Responsibilities
- • serve as Director of Gastrointestinal Pathology
- • demonstrate diagnostic excellence in gastrointestinal pathology
- • demonstrate well-documented leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
- • play a key role in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows within the division
Required
- • Candidates must demonstrate diagnostic excellence in gastrointestinal pathology
- • have subspecialty fellowship training or highly focused experience in this area
- • well-documented leadership ability
- • strong interpersonal skills
- • A record of scholarly activity in gastrointestinal pathology and/or one or more related areas is expected
- • Qualified candidates will hold MD or MD/PhD degree
- • be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology
- • Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois is required
- • Fellowship training or substantial experience in gastrointestinal pathology is required
Preferred
- • candidates may have diagnostic experience or scholarly interests in other areas of pathology, including molecular pathology, computational pathology, or other surgical pathology subspecialties
- • candidates with interest and experience in experimental pathology are especially encouraged to apply
- • fellowship training in additional surgical pathology subspecialties is viewed favorably
Benefits & Perks
- • health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- • paid medical/sick and parental leave
- • tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
- • pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
- • generous retirement savings options
- • wellness programs
Qualified candidates will hold MD or MD/PhD degree and be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois is required. Fellowship training or substantial experience in gastrointestinal pathology is required, and fellowship training in additional surgical pathology subspecialties is viewed favorably. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
The expected base pay range for this position is $543,020 - $650,862.
Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement . Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process .
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