Academic Surgical Pathologist – Impact Lives at Temple Health!

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University Health System is seeking a full time Surgical Pathologist.

The successful candidate will be a full time faculty member at the Assistant / Associate Professor/Professor level in the Clinical Scholar or Clinical Educator option. Areas of interest / training, include but are not limited to GI, thoracic pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, GU, Breast, ENT and Soft Tissue Pathology.

Highlights:

• High-Volume, Diverse Casework: Over 21,000 surgical specimens, 3,500 cytology specimens, 100 autopsies, and 2.2+ million lab tests processed annually, offering robust exposure and experience.
• Cutting-Edge Diagnostics: Access to advanced tools including immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, in situ hybridization, electron microscopy, and whole slide imaging.
• Advanced Research Facilities: Equipped for real-time PCR, tissue culture, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Academic Excellence: Join one of Philadelphia’s premier academic medical centers with a collaborative network of over 1,000 physicians and scientists.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a mission-driven team delivering groundbreaking treatments and improving patient outcomes through clinical care, research, and education.

Candidate Qualifications

• Applicants should be an M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology. 
• Candidates who are board-eligible will be expected to complete their boards within the first year of hire.
• Completion of a fellowship in a niche area is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Procedure for Candidacy

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your qualifications and professional goals; three professional references, names/contact information; and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and plans to make future contributions is encouraged.  Please combine all documents into a single PDF file.

Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Chair and Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, C/O William Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment, email: William.Mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu

For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact Bill Mawhinney.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Temple University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. LKSOM Diversity Statement.

Temple University Hospital (TUH): As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, TUH is a teaching hospital where the latest procedures and techniques are pioneered and where students and other physicians come to learn. It is also a robust research center that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science and altering the course of serious disease. All of this means that Temple physicians and staff are at the forefront of medical knowledge.

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Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM): The School of Medicine and Temple University Hospital (TUH), its chief clinical training site, provide care for patients from throughout the region seeking advanced tertiary- and quaternary-level care. In addition, TUH serves one of the most vulnerable populations in the nation, providing more free and under-reimbursed care than any other hospital in Pennsylvania.

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