Chair, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (Academic)

The University of Cincinnati seeks a dynamic Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to lead clinical, research, and educational missions within our academic health system. This executive leader will direct anatomic and clinical pathology services, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality and innovation in the diagnostic laboratory. The Chair will recruit and mentor faculty, steward resources, strengthen training programs, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in UC's inclusive, research-intensive environment, advancing discovery and clinical excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
• Oversee clinical, research, and educational missions of the department
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Drive initiatives to improve quality, safety, and efficiency of laboratory services
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and resource allocation
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across UC and affiliated health systems
• Advance research programs and support grant and publication activity
• Enhance residency and fellowship education in pathology and laboratory medicine
• Represent the department in institutional and external partnerships

Required Skills

• Anatomic pathology
• Clinical pathology
• Laboratory management
• Healthcare administration
• Strategic planning
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, JCAHO)
• Clinical research design
• Data-driven quality improvement
• Faculty development