Description

Institution: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine, University of Vermont 

Location: Burlington, Vermont 

Academic Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Clinical Scholar Pathway, non-tenure)

Job Description: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine and the University of Vermont Health Network (UVMHN) is seeking an academic anatomic pathologist with interest and expertise in pediatric and perinatal pathology for a full-time faculty appointment.  The Division of Anatomic Pathology is staffed by approximately 30 clinical FTE to review 45,000 surgical pathology specimens annually, with most faculty providing diagnostic patient care in two subspecialty areas.  The candidate will join our Pediatric and Perinatal Pathology Service, currently consisting of two pathologists, and share responsibility for general pediatric diagnostics, placenta and POCs, pediatric and perinatal autopsies, COG and other research group tumor specimen management, multidisciplinary conferences, collaborative research, and educating learners at all levels.  Additional subspecialty interest in other areas of anatomic pathology will be supported, allowing candidates to practice based on interests and/or prior training and experience, and thus, candidates with additional subspecialty interests or training are encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine provides important diagnostic and laboratory results to support our pediatric patients, including those patients receiving care at The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital located within the UVMMC medical campus, which is part of the University of Vermont Health Network (UVM HN).  The UVM HN is composed of seven hospitals, including the academic University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) in Burlington, Vermont, six community hospitals spanning the “north country” of New York and the central Vermont regions, and Home Health and Hospice. All sign-out for this position will be done at UVMMC with anticipation of some remote digital sign-out in the near future.  

Burlington is situated on Lake Champlain in the Champlain Valley and surrounded by the beautiful Green Mountains in Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains in north country New York.  Few locations rival the quality of life possible in this picturesque setting all while working with the pathologists and staff at UVMMC who provide a supportive work environment.  Ample small-town communities exist for a quiet, peaceful living experience, and for those seeking convenient access to amenities, Burlington offers a vibrant living experience associated with college and university towns. Larger metropolitan areas, including Montreal and Boston are a short drive away, and there is a direct train route to New York City.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Become a colleague in our department composed of 66 anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and research faculty colleagues.
Join our current Pediatric and Perinatal pathologists and receive mentorship from a nationally recognized, experienced pathologist.
Provide diagnostic pathology for the patients we serve in Vermont, upstate New York, and New Hampshire, resulting in a total of 45,000 surgical pathology specimens annually. 
Engage in the education and mentoring of medical students, 16 residents, and fellows in general surgical pathology, dermatopathology, cytopathology, and hematopathology.
Pursue scholarly activities and participation in clinical and/or basic science research with emphasis placed on wellness and protected academic time. 

Qualifications:

Board eligibility or certification in Anatomic Pathology.
Fellowship training or demonstrated experience in pediatric pathology.
Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Pathology for those candidates with less than 10 years of experience in pediatric pathology
Commitment to educational, scholarly, and clinical excellence.

The University of Vermont and the Larner College of Medicine Offers:

A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive academic community.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment, welcoming qualified applicants of all backgrounds. 

Benefits:

National benchmark data used for workload expectations and base salary.
Departmental funding includes up to an initial three years of academic effort to support faculty in developing their scholarly and educational activities.
Outstanding benefits package including relocation assistance.
The northern Vermont and north country New York regions offers a picturesque setting with ample opportunities for skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and water-related activities on Lake Champlain or any of the local lakes.   
Receive a faculty appointment at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, which provides access to UVM faculty benefits (e.g., tuition remission).
Nearby cities include Montreal Canada (1.5 hours), Boston MA (3.5 hours), and New York City (6.0 hours).  
Burlington International Airport offers direct flights to many east coast and upper midwestern hubs. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com, referencing Position #00026898
Required materials include:
Introductory cover letter summarizing qualifications, interests and experience.   The cover letter should also include a description of previous education and scholarly work and comment on future career goals.
Curriculum vitae, including the contact information for at least three professional references.
A separate statement on prior contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment is subject to a successful background check. 

Contact: For further information, please contact: Ms. Lisa Kapoor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Vermont Health Network; Email: lisa.kapoor@uvmhealth.org 

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veterans’ status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.