"Pediatric Pathologist (Open Rank – Assistant Professor to Professor)"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Pathology
Job Title: Pediatric Pathologist (Open Rank – Assistant Professor to Professor)
Position # 00844994– Requisition #: 38977

Job Summary:

Board Certified Pediatric Pathologist with subspecialty focus in anatomic pathology, to practice full time at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) as a faculty member, open rank

The University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Pathology (DOP) seeks an experienced academic pediatric pathologist to join our CHCO faculty practice. We employ 120 academic faculty with diverse subspecialty expertise including clinical, anatomic, and subspecialty pathology serving pediatric to adult patients in two large hospital systems, the CHCO and their hospital network and the University of Colorado Health System with flagship hospitals on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The Department is a bridge department, with large programs in research and education (undergraduate and graduate) as well.

The Children's Hospital Colorado is a 632-bed pediatric hospital that is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the US News and World Report. Children's Hospital Colorado is a major teaching site for the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the Department of Pediatrics and pathology. Pathology residents and fellows in Pediatric Pathology, blood banking and transfusion medicine, hematopathology, breast and gyn pathology and molecular genetic pathology are educated, at least in part, by our CHCO based pathology department faculty.

The CHCO Medical Laboratories (anatomic and clinical pathology) occupy 18,000 square-feet of modern laboratory space within the main hospital complex, with close approximation to procedural, medical, and surgical areas. The pathology laboratories are staffed by eighteen pathology faculty, including board-certified subspecialists in pediatric pathology (9), hematopathology (3), neuropathology (1), molecular genetic pathology (6), blood banking and transfusion medicine pathology (3), and clinical chemistry faculty (3) as well as highly trained technical personnel performing over 1.5 million clinical pathology tests as well as 11,000 surgical cases, 500 surgical pathology consultation cases and 50-70 autopsies, as well as > 10,000 molecular genetic tests annually.

Nature of Work

We are looking to recruit another pediatric pathologist to our team with a primary focus on pediatric anatomic pathology. Individuals trained in additional subspecialty areas are also encouraged to apply, especially in informatics, bone and soft tissue pathology, molecular pathology, autopsy pathology, neonatal pathology, cytopathology, renal and/or gastrointestinal pathology, Digital and AI Pathology. Leadership and career development opportunities are available, including a CAP designated role as the Medical Director of Pediatric Anatomic Pathology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Surgical pathology services
  • Gross and microscopic examination of general pediatric surgical pathology specimens including tumor biopsies and resections; medical liver, renal, cardiac biopsies, endoscopic gastrointestinal biopsies, placentas
  • Results reporting using Epic Beaker
• Autopsy coverage during weekdays
• Frozen sections
• Call coverage to include after hours and weekend frozen sections, specimen triage, urgent biopsies, and rare emergency autopsy procedures
• Resident, fellow, and medical student clinical teaching
• Supporting multidisciplinary conferences
• Participation in the CHCO DPLM quality program
• Engage in scholarship, as broadly defined in the matrix of the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Work Location:

Onsite full time – Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine of the Children's Hospital Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pathology provides a competitive academic salary, engaging subspecialty based academic pathology positions in both a tenure eligible and clinical/educational tracks of the University of Colorado, School of Medicine. Physicians are well supported by CHCO, the DOP and University. Clinical responsibilities rotate allowing time for scholarship, research, participation in numerous graduate and undergraduate educational programs, as well as career development. Work-life balance is part of our culture, and we encourage a healthy work environment and opportunities for professional development, wellness and sustainability. The Denver area offers the many benefits of a vibrant metropolitan city set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology +/- Clinical Pathology with additional board certification in Pediatric Pathology or Pediatric Pathology board eligible.
• 2-5 years of experience

Associate Professor:

• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology +/- Clinical Pathology with additional board certification in Pediatric Pathology or Pediatric Pathology board eligible.
• 5+ years of academic pediatric pathology experience, sufficient scholarship and teaching credentials to allow appointment/promotion to the rank of Associate Professor

Professor:

• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology +/- Clinical Pathology with additional board certification in Pediatric Pathology or Pediatric Pathology board eligible.
• 10+ years of academic pediatric pathology clinical experience, sufficient scholarship and teaching credentials to allow appointment/promotion to the rank of Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years' experience as a practicing pediatric pathologist

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Path HR at PathHR@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 11th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position will depend on the candidates' experience and has been established as:

Assistant Professor: $211,300 – $264,925

Associate Professor: $249,406 - $321,876

Professor: $294,674 - $393,750