Job TitleAssistant, Associate, or Professor in Clinical PathologyRequisition NumberFE04395Working TitleDirector of Clinical MicrobiologyDepartment Name7H600:PATHOLOGYWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired Education
M.D./D.O./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
Required Related Experience
The faculty member must have:
- M.D./D.O./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certification/eligibility in Clinical Microbiology or American Board of Pathology (ABP) Certification in Clinical Pathology.
- Licensed in Kentucky as required for provider
- Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.
- Knowledge of pathology and laboratory medicine practices in a variety of clinical, teaching and research environments.
- Demonstrated interest and ability in scholarly activity evidenced by peer review publications and investigative experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
- M.D./D.O./Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certification/eligibility in Clinical Microbiology or American Board of Pathology (ABP) Certification in Clinical Pathology.
- Licensed in Kentucky as required for provider
Job Summary
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting for a board certified clinical microbiologist with fellowship training in clinical microbiology and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical microbiology to direct the Microbiology Laboratory. MD and PhD candidates are being considered. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage in an active collaborative research program appropriate to title series and rank. This position will have additional responsibilities in the management of our contracted services at the Kentucky Division of Laboratory Services.
The department is an integrated department of pathology https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/pathology/ with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, with excellent educational programs for medical students, residents and fellows.
University of Kentucky HealthCare, in Lexington, KY, is a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center located in a family-friendly dynamic city http://www.visitlex.com/ with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities as well as outdoor activities.
This potential open-rank position is available December 1, 2025 and will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up to date curriculum vitae and letter of interest. Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Acting Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University Community
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