Academic Cytopathologist

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Posting Information

Posting Open Date 08/03/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Academic Cytopathologist Appointment Type Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0006037 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking an Academic Cytopathologist for a tenure-track/tenured, fixed-term, or variable track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. We are a subspecialized Anatomic Pathology division, and preference will be given to candidates with fellowship training and/or expertise in Cytopathology. Those who are willing to provide additional coverage in Head and Neck Pathology, Thoracic Pathology, Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, and/or other Surgical Pathology Sub-specialty are also encouraged to apply. Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards and effective communication with an active clinical care team that provides statewide integrated care is required. The successful candidate will be eligible for membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, with opportunities to collaborate with a robust array of basic, translational, and clinical researchers. In addition to teaching clinical residents and fellows, opportunities are available for teaching in the School of Medicine, Graduate School, and Undergraduate School. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Applicants must have an MD, DO or other MD-equivalent degree, be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, and be eligible to obtain a medical license in North Carolina. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Sign-out experience and/or fellowship training in Cytopathology is strongly preferred. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Please upload a Summary of Career Goals as the required Other Document. Please provide the names and contact information for four (4) references for the required List of References document. Quick Link https: // unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323283

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected] Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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