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Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Employee Type: Faculty

Department: Pathology 

Campus Location: PATHOLOGY/FACULTY

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Pathology at LSU Health, School of Medicine in New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) is seeking a faculty member with expertise and fellowship training in Neuropathology who will participate in the Anatomic Pathology service at our major clinical affiliate, University Medical Center in New Orleans (UMC-NO).

Qualified candidates must possess an MD (or equivalent) or MD (or equivalent)/PhD and must be board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) as well as Neuropathology. Appointment will be at the academic rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (clinical, non-tenure track). Applicants must be fully licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana before start date.

International candidates with exceptional training and background are encouraged to apply.

Other Information About the Position

UMC-NO is a 424-bed state-of-the-art academic hospital that opened in August 2015 and is experiencing growth in all services, including neuropathology. The Pathology Laboratory occupies over 40,000 sq. ft. in the Diagnostic and Treatment Tower. As a faculty member, significant participation in diagnostic services is expected, including neuropathology and general surgical pathology, autopsies, and brain examinations. Additional duties will include teaching residents and fellows, and the establishment of collaborative projects of translational research in areas of interest. LSUHSC-NO and UMC-NO are members of the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC). Ample opportunities for collaborative clinically relevant research exist.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: MD or equivalent

Other Education if applicable: Fellowship training in Neuropathology.

Certifications or Licenses Required: Board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP); licensed to practice Medicine in Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before hire

Additional Information About Our School/Department

LSU Health New Orleans is located in the Mid-City area known for its beautiful parks and gardens, stunning French and Spanish architecture, delicious creole restaurants and family-friendly neighborhoods. New Orleans is a vibrant city that has something to offer for everyone from jazz music and abundant festivals to the nationally recognized World War II Museum, Audubon Zoo and Aquarium. New Orleans boasts warm summers and mild winters and is known as a sportsman’s paradise offering world-class saltwater and freshwater fishing.

While hospitality remains the most visible industry, driving top occupational categories like food service and administrative support, the market is supported by growing hubs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, technology, and energy.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits