Pathologists' Assistant
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Clinical - 413802

Posting Open Date:

09/05/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Pathologists' Assistant

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005214

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

02/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The incumbent will join a team of five other PAs who currently cover the UNC Hospitals' Gross and Frozen Section rooms, tissue procurement for the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and the Gross and Frozen Section room at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. This position will involve specimen grossing, frozen sections, teaching of resident physicians and tissue banking, among other activities. There are no on-call weekends or autopsy responsibilities. The Pathologists' Assistants in DPLM are appointed to the faculty. As a faculty member in the UNC DPLM, competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided. Continuing education credits can be easily obtained via ongoing lectures and conferences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

BS or MS degree, PA (ASCP) certification

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Interest in teaching and good communication skills are required. Prior clinical experience, teaching experiences and tissue banking experience are considered an advantage.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the names and contact information of four (4) individuals for the required List of References document. Please upload a summary of career goals for the required Other Document.

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