Posted Aug 20, 2008

LABORATORY MEDICINE FACULTY

The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA San Diego is seeking new faculty to support the strategic expansion of VA San Diego and UCSD Healthcare. Initial recruitments will be in the areas of anatomic pathology, cytology, and hematopathology. Successful candidates will share clinical and administrative responsibilities in the VA San Diego Healthcare System and at the campuses in San Diego (Hillcrest), La Jolla (Thornton), and Torrey Pines.

Applicants should have strong academic credentials with a track record of basic, translational, or clinical research, and are expected to actively contribute to departmental educational programs including training of residents, fellows, graduate and medical students. Candidates must possess M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees and be board-certified/eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or a diplomate of an accredited clinical laboratory subspecialty board. Preference will be given to individuals with prior subspecialty work experience or fellowship training.

Academic series and rank will be commensurate with experience and training. Salary will be consistent with published VA and UCSD pay scales. Review of applications will begin September 22, 2008 and will continue until positions are filled. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter describing clinical and research interests and the names/addresses of three references to:

Jessica Wang-Rodriguez, M.D., Director, VA San Diego Pathology and Laboratory Service and Professor
Search Coordinator, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (113), UCSD VA San Diego Healthcare System
3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, CA 92161.
Applications by email are acceptable to jwrodriguez@ucsd.edu

VA San Diego and UCSD are an AA/EOE with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.