Director of Anatomic Pathology at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentoring, Clinical Quality, Compliance, Education, Innovation, Digital Pathology, Diagnostic Services, Scholarship, Collaboration, Faculty Development, Training Programs, Quality Initiatives, Anatomic Pathology, Surgical Pathology, Cytology

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Director of Anatomic Pathology Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks a dynamic and visionary academic pathologist to serve as Director of Anatomic Pathology at our Grady Memorial Hospital site. Grady is a renowned public academic hospital providing critical services to Atlanta and the surrounding communities. It is a major training site for the department’s education programs, including one of the largest pathology residency programs in the country and several ACGME anatomic pathology subspecialty fellowships. Grady’s anatomic pathology division offers its faculty a rich and diverse diagnostic practice, including approximately 15,000 surgical pathology specimens, 3,200 non-GYN cytology specimens, 9,500 GYN cytology specimens, and 70 autopsies each year, with anticipated growth and planned adoption of digital pathology for primary diagnosis. The Director will serve as a strategic, scholarly, and collaborative leader, overseeing clinical quality, faculty development, educational excellence, and program innovation across the division. This role is central to shaping the future of anatomic pathology at Grady and fostering a strong academic culture. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and academic leadership for Anatomic Pathology, advancing excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Mentor and support faculty, promoting professional development, academic engagement, and a shared commitment to high-quality diagnostic services, education, and scholarship. Ensure high clinical standards through collaboration with the CLIA director and oversight of quality, compliance, and laboratory partnerships across histology, immunohistochemistry, and gross room operations. Strengthen educational and training programs, ensuring outstanding instruction and mentorship of medical students, pathology residents, and fellows. Champion innovation, including digital pathology adoption and data-driven quality initiatives aligned with departmental and institutional priorities. Qualifications Applicants must hold an MD or MD/PhD; be board-certified in Anatomic Pathology; and be eligible for medical licensure in Georgia. Candidates with 3–5 years of experience in general surgical pathology and/or subspecialty practice, along with demonstrated leadership skills, are strongly encouraged to apply. Faculty rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications. Application Instructions Please complete the online application using the link below and include your CV, cover letter, and list of references. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Christine Roth or Dr. Elizabeth Genega, care of Marcie Ansari at marcie.m.ansari@emory.edu. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Responsibilities

The Director will provide strategic and academic leadership for Anatomic Pathology, focusing on excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. They will also mentor faculty and oversee educational programs to ensure high-quality diagnostic services and scholarship.