Description

Hiring Department: Pathology, College of Medicine

Title: Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology 

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040832

Apply: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19714?c=uic

Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and names of three references by June 5, 2026. Search extension until August 10, 2026.

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $180,000 to $320,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. 

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. 

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology  at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full-time academic dermatopathologist to join our faculty serving as an expert consultant.  Rank and tenure will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and funding. 

The Department of Pathology is among the country’s fastest-growing academic departments and is structured to provide a unique environment to foster the development of academic careers.  UIC is the country’s largest and most diverse medical school and ranks among the top colleges of medicine in the growth of extramural grant funding.  The University of Illinois College of Medicine and Cook County Health, one of the largest public health systems in the country, have a multi-faceted collaborative partnership spanning medical education, clinical care, and research.

This position will provide advanced dermatopathology expertise and collaboration with clinicians and basic science investigators. In addition, opportunities exist to participate in other sub-specialty pathology diagnostic services at the University of Illinois at Chicago, depending on qualifications and interest. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

•         Clinical Service Responsibilities
•         Provide expert dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies, excisions, and complex consultations cases.
•         Clinical effort may be adjusted in consultation with leadership if additional time is needed for research or academic priorities.
•         Serve as a consultant for challenging dermatopathology cases, including inflammatory dermatoses, cutaneous neoplasms, and adnexal disorders.
•         Ensure accurate and timely case sign-out in compliance with CAP/CLIA standards.
•         Education and teaching responsibilities.
•         Lead didactic and case-based education for medical students, residents, and fellows in dermatopathology.
•         Participate in tumor boards, unknown conferences, and journal clubs.
•         Contribute to CME programs for pathologists, dermatologists, and trainees.
•         Assist in the selection and assessment of pathology trainees rotating through dermatopathology.
•         Scholarly and clinical investigation responsibilities.
•         Maintain an active program of translational and/or clinical research in dermatopathology, with a focus on advancing diagnostic, prognostic, or therapeutic understanding of skin diseases.
•         Collaborate with departmental and inter-departmental research teams within the medical center, including dermatology, oncology, and immunology.
•         Pursue external funding opportunities to support research initiatives in cutaneous pathology.
•         Supervise and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral researchers in scholarly projects related to dermatopathology.
•         Guide trainees in research methodology, publications and presentations at academic conferences.
•         Develop partnerships with clinical dermatology, surgical oncology, and research faculty to promote multidisciplinary studies in cutaneous diseases.
•         Community & professional service.
•         Serve on hospital/ university committees and in professional societies (e.g. ASDP, USCAP).
•         Participate in grant review panels or editorial boards for dermatopathology journals.
•         Contribute to laboratory quality assurance and protocol development for skin pathology.
•         Perform additional duties as assigned by Department of Pathology leadership.
•         Other responsibilities

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or an equivalent medical degree, be eligible for a medical license in Illinois, and have board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP). Board eligibility or certification in dermatopathology is preferred.