Medical Microbiologist (Assistant Professor to Professor)
Department of Pathology | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
The Department of Pathology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member to join our Clinical Pathology division. This position offers a flexible faculty appointment (Assistant Professor to Professor) on the Clinician, Clinician-Educator, or Clinician-Scientist track, tailored to the candidate's experience, expertise, and career goals.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
- Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Pathology (CP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
- Board certification, eligibility, or current fellowship training in Medical Microbiology.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Oklahoma.
- A collaborative, proactive approach to working within a comprehensive lab medicine service line.
- A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring pathology residents and medical students.
Preferred Skills:
- Subspecialty interest or expertise in Molecular Diagnostics or Pathology Informatics.
Areas of Responsibility
I. Clinical Service
- Provide expert professional services in medical microbiology and clinical pathology for OU Health, Inc.
- Consult with medical staff and hospital administration to optimize pathology services and patient care.
- Ensure laboratory services meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Participate in the clinical pathology on-call rotation and provide backup support for departmental colleagues.
- Engage in Medical and Dental Staff committees as outlined in hospital bylaws.
II. Education & Mentorship
- Deliver high-quality training to pathology residents and fellows through formal conferences and side-by-side instruction.
- Contribute to the medical school curriculum through didactic lectures and student mentoring.
- Provide technical and clinical guidance to medical technologists regarding emerging technologies and test applications.
III. Research & Scholarship
- Develop and sustain independent or collaborative scholarly projects.
- Disseminate findings through publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
- Represent the Department by presenting research at national and international academic conferences.