AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Clinical Chemistry

 AST/ASO/FULL PROF -  Core Laboratory Clinical Pathologist

The Department of Pathology at the University of Florida thrives by relentlessly pursuing excellence across all our academic and clinical mission areas. We enjoy a collaborative relationship with Shands Teaching Hospital and pride ourselves in professional and cooperative interdisciplinary care. UF Health was 53rd on the Forbes list of best places to work, one of only a few university health systems with medical schools to be on the list. In addition, Shands Hospital is nationally ranked among the top-50 in six adult specialties and eight children’s specialties in the 2021 edition of America's Best Hospitals, published by U.S. News & World Report. Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research tracks within a Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. The department values commitment to service, a keen sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow's doctors. In return, the department is focused on talent development and support to achieve academic, administrative, and clinical oriented goals. The Gainesville area has superb weather, inexpensive living, nationally ranked schools, and multiple year around recreational opportunities.

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position at the Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, non-tenure track, with focus in Clinical Chemistry. Clinical responsibilities will be in the clinical chemistry division of the core hospital laboratory. Additional opportunities will be available to grow/develop in other divisions of the core laboratory based on interests such as benign hematology, point-of-care, clinical laboratory support service which includes phlebotomy and preanalytical issues. Primary responsibilities will involve service and clinical teaching of residents and medical students. Scholarly study and investigation in the applicant's area of interest is expected.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

Experience in clinical laboratory management, technical problem solving, automation, laboratory information systems, interpretation of clinical tests (such as electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, chromatography), and clinical consultation is required. The candidate should have an established track record of peer reviewed work and desire for advancing knowledge in the field. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should apply online and include a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Kingery, Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine ([email protected] ), and copy Ms. Ericka Patti ([email protected] ).

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ [KJD1]  [O2]  

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the USA. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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