"Department of Pathology - Director of Transfusion Services"

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Department of Pathology

Director of Transfusion Services

The Department of Pathology, University of Maryland School of Medicine invites applicants for a full-time Clinical Pathology faculty position at the level of Associate Professor or Professor, to serve as Director of Transfusion Services. The successful applicant will have leadership experience, outstanding organizational and management skills, and an expansive view of the role of clinical pathology in patient care and hospital stewardship. Evidence of success in the academic setting, including teaching and publications, is required; external grant-funded research is desirable. Since the service is central to the coordination of patient care with several other departments, strong interpersonal communication skills are required. Subspecialty certification in Transfusion Medicine is required. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience. The salary range is 260K - 360K.

The UMMC transfusion service offers medical consultation on transfusion-related issues across a diverse patient population. The service oversees approximately 40,000 transfusions per year, supporting:

• The R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma hospital, which is both the highest volume trauma center and the only fully integrated shock trauma hospital in the United States. UMMC is an international leader in trauma research, patient care, and education.
• The NCI-designated Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• A high-volume organ transplant service.
• Complex care for alloimmunized sickle cell patients.
• Numerous multidisciplinary clinical trials and innovation projects

The University of Maryland has a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem, including:

• The Center for Blood Oxygen Transport and Hemostasis (CBOTH), a unique research center at UMSOM that offers the opportunity for collaborative research, and innovation in oxygen transportation.
• The Institute for Health Computing which merges the computational expertise, clinical expertise, health data and academic resources of the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the University of Maryland Medical System.

The University of Maryland Department of Pathology has a strong and diverse faculty, excellent training programs, great work-life integration, and a very supportive environment. Faculty of the School of Medicine enjoy a competitive compensation package including generous leave; dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system; excellent pension/retirement plan, and bonus opportunity, ensuring that you are rewarded for your hard work, and dedication to patient care and the departmental mission.

Qualifications

Subspecialty certification in Transfusion Medicine is required.