"Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine"

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The oldest continually operating medical school in the Los Angeles area, for over 100 years the UCI School of Medicine has been in operation, shining on the world stage as an enterprising champion of innovation and discovery. Its Mission is: Discover. Teach. Heal. Its Vision is: Powered by discovery, innovation, and inclusive excellence, the UCI School of Medicine seeks to advance individual and population health for Orange County and beyond by advancing high-impact medical research, educating a health workforce, and delivering evidence-based, patient-centered healthcare.

Ranked as one of the top 50 U.S. medical schools for research by U.S. News & World Report, the UCI School of Medicine nurtures the development of medical students, resident physicians, and scholars in the clinical and basic sciences, and supports the dissemination of research advances for the benefit of society. The school has invested heavily in its research infrastructure, with a new 215,000-sq-ft wet lab research building, a large new state-of-the-art cGMP facility, and a notable 16% annual increase in research awards over the past five years supported by earlier investments.

The UCI School of Medicine has 24 departments, ranging from basic science research to clinical, medical, and surgical specialties, and research, clinical, and teaching relationships with the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The school’s 1,000+ award-winning faculty members are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and clinical practice to address society’s health challenges. Each year, the school educates more than 500 medical students and trains more than 750 residents and fellows at UCI Medical Center and affiliated institutions. The school’s diverse scholars include approximately 160 PhD and Master’s students. This active community is dedicated to excellence in original research, teaching, creative expression, and intellectual leadership.

This is an opportunity to join an organization that has been growing steadily and is continuing to actively expand. Construction of a new, $1.3 billion medical complex near the Irvine campus is nearly complete, with the 168,000-square-foot Joe C. Wen Family Health Center for Advanced Care, and the 225,000-square-foot Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building already open and a 144-bed hospital (opening in late 2025) that will be all electric (the first of its kind in the country). This new complex will complement the existing large academic medical center in Orange. UCI Health also owns and operates two FQHCs. Under the leadership of Dean Michael J. Stamos, the School of Medicine has invested in and grown its people, research, departments, and facilities. The School’s four basic science departments and 19 clinical departments, along with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine which is a hybrid department, have grown dramatically in size and in the volume of their research and clinical trial awards. The School’s departments have actively invested in their education, research missions, and productivity.

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine has built excellent relationships across the School of Medicine and UCI Health; the two organizations are linked under Clinical Integration as “the enterprise” and share the goal of providing excellent patient care in a culture that is focused on all three missions, innovative and receptive to new ideas, entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented. As the only academic health system situated in a large county with a population of 3.4 million (and a catchment area population of 4.7 million), the Department has opportunities to continue to grow and build its reputation both internally and externally. As such, priorities for the new incoming Chair will include building a central lab and pathology clinical service with a hub and spoke model across the health enterprise, digitizing anatomic pathology, expanding the reference lab, and increasing specialization of anatomic pathology.

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Medicine, the Chair, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is the academic, clinical, and administrative leader of the Department – a team of 40 to 50 faculty. The Chair directs the patient care, education, and research missions of the Department, and is responsible for providing leadership in the development and execution of all strategic plans and daily operations. Working in close partnership with all stakeholders, the Chair will ensure clinical, educational, and scientific programs are patient-focused, high-performing, and results-oriented, and will support faculty members in engaging, educating, and providing an exceptional learner experience for UCI’s graduate, medical, and undergraduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Chair will support the recruitment of high-caliber faculty and trainees who will enhance scientific advances, pursue excellence in medical education, and contribute to the development and expansion of clinical operations. In addition, the Chair will lead initiatives to support expanded research capabilities, exceptional patient service, quality outcomes, faculty and staff satisfaction, growth and volume management, and improved financial performance.

Successful Candidates Should Possess the Following Desired Attributes:

• An excellent record of clinical expertise.
• A strong record of research and academic accomplishments.
• Solid experience in administering pathology and laboratory services.
• A strong record of teaching.
• Leadership experience commensurate with career stage.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Team coaching and mentoring ability.
• Service orientation and a commitment to high standards of quality and service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an academic and clinical environment.
• Entrepreneurial approach with an ability to build productive partnerships and to drive growth and expansion.

Eligibility:

• An MD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent.
• Appropriate Board Certification based on Specialty.
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.
• Meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Strong record of scholarly activity, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications and a stellar record of research and research support.
• Leadership skills and vision for enhancing the clinical and academic components of a multi-disciplinary department.
• A track record of promoting an inclusive culture.
• Strong record of teaching.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants are invited to complete an online application profile and upload their cover letter and curriculum vitae electronically to the following web site: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09902

Complete application materials will include:

• Statement of Current and Future Research Plans
• Teaching Statement - See guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement
• Reference requirements - 3 required (contact information only)

For general inquiries, nominations, or to learn more about the position, please contact the Grant Cooper team via email at betsy.mullenix@dsgco.com or phone at 314-449-1584. Application review will continue until the position has been filled.

Salary range:

The salary range for the rank position is $655,679 - $753,601. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professorial Series (Adjunct, Clinical X, HS Clinical, In Residence, Ladder Rank) and Professor of Teaching Series – Health Sciences Compensation Plan. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Criteria for the Ladder Rank Series:

Ladder-Rank Faculty will serve as research scholars, clinicians, and educators. They are expected to design and lead significant, thematic research with extramural support. Teaching is required and may include clinical, classroom or lab teaching. Faculty will also take part in campus and professional service.

Criteria for the Professor of Clinical "X" Series:

Clinical X faculty are expected to produce scholarly work (typically in a clinical domain), teach, perform clinical activities as well as service to the University.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• An MD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent.
• Appropriate Board Certification based on Specialty.
• Be eligible for, or currently hold, a medical license in the state of California.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link:

https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09902