UNIV - Department Chair- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. MUSC and MUSC Health are experiencing an exciting period of growth with increases in extramural research funding, several new clinical outreach facilities, support for expanding the telehealth program, and a new Children's and Women's Hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity in a city and community known for its enviable quality of life

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000962 COM DO ADMIN General Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC, the state's only academic health science center, consists of six colleges and educates and trains more than 3,200 students and approximately 900 residents annually. The University and its health system have collective annual budgets of approximately $7 billion and annual research funding over $350 million. In the Charleston area, MUSC operates a 700-bed medical center, a nationally recognized children's hospital, the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center, a Level I trauma center, and an Institute of Psychiatry, along with a number of outreach locations.  Through its regional health network, MUSC Health serves patients throughout the state.

Reporting directly to the Dean of the MUSC College of Medicine, the chair is charged with advancing the academic, clinical and research missions of the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, serving as a vital partner in framing the strategic direction for MUSC and MUSC Health. The department includes over 60 full-time faculty, 40 staff, and nearly 30 residents and fellows with nine fellowships and five clinical divisions.

MUSC seeks a dynamic and accomplished academic physician or physician-scientist with a national reputation to continue the department's growth and trajectory as a regional, national and international leader in education and training, research, patient care and service. The next chair will be responsible for continuing to enhance multidisciplinary clinical and research collaborations across MUSC.

Applicants must be board certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, possess outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience garnered in an academic medical center setting, and possess a solid track record of commitment to clinical care, education, service and research.  Applications (including letter of interest and CV), nominations and inquiries should be directed to Joyce De Leo, Vinny Gossain, or Cody Burke, the Witt Kieffer consultants supporting this search via email to MUSCPathologyChair@wittkieffer.com.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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