The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is recruiting a clinical faculty member (MD or PhD)to serve as Director of the HLA/Tissue Typing Laboratory, which is ASHI accredited in HSC/BM Related and Unrelated Donor, Solid Organ Transplantation Deceased and Live Donor, and Histocompatibility Testing for Other Clinical Purposes. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate would join an academic hospital-based practice and engage primarily in clinical service and teaching duties. Interested applicants are also encouraged to participate in an active research program appropriate to title series and rank.

The department (https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/pathology/)is an integrated department of pathology with successful programs in anatomic and clinical pathology, a vibrant educational program for medical students, residents and fellows as well as a nationally-recognized research program in neuropathology and research affiliations with the Markey Cancer Center. There is a strong institutional commitment to maintain and enhance research and clinical excellence within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

This position affords an excellent career opportunity in a vibrant and growing academic healthcare center with six healthcare colleges. The university is located in Lexington, Kentucky, a family-friendly dynamic medium-sized city with excellent schools, housing, cultural opportunities and outdoor activities (http://www.visitlex.com/).

Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

 

Questions may be directed to Amy S. Gewirtz, MD, Professor and Acting Chair, via email: mhollan@uky.edu

Please include a Cover Letter and CV along with application. This open-rank position is available April 1, 2025 and will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.