"Heersink School of Medicine-Open Rank-Anatomic Pathology-Surgical Pathologist"

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.

EEO Statement

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Department

Pathology

Assignment Category

Full-Time

Tenure Status

Open Tenure

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.