Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology

Open Rank Faculty: Surgical Pathologist with Dermatopathology

Hiring Department: Pathology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040832

Posting Close Date: For fullest consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter and names of three references by June 5, 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 derma