Visiting Assistant Professor of Pathology

Visiting Assistant Professor of Pathology Posting Numberreq32791 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeVisiting Hiring DepartmentPathology (254B) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryThe Department of Pathology is seeking a qualified applicant for a part-time Visiting Assistant Professor in Tissue Banking/Laboratory Medicine. The selected candidate will have responsibilities as the Director of University Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center's Tissue Bank Laboratory.The University of New Mexico Hospital, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, specializes in trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, oncology, autologous stem cell transplantation and neonatal intensive care. Sandoval Regional Medical Center is a Level 3 Trauma Center located in northern Rio Rancho, with a high-volume orthopedic service.The candidate selected for this position will be involved in reviewing new proposed tissue products, and reviewing/updating tissue bank protocols and procedures as well as ensuring regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities will include educating trainees on the transfusion medicine rotation on topics related to tissue banking and providing formal didactics to pathology residents during their Friday morning lecture series. The University of New Mexico Hospital, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, specializes in trauma, burns, high-risk obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, oncology, autologous stem cell transplantation and neonatal intensive care. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the mission of the division of Laboratory Medicine in quality assurance and outreach activities. Teaching and mentoring responsibilities include transfusion medicine fellows, pathology residents, as well as other fellows, residents, medical students, and technologists. The successful applicant will work in cooperation with TriCore Reference Laboratories, a nonprofit organization sponsored by University Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Services, in providing medical oversight for the coagulation operations. TriCore is one of the largest clinical laboratories in the United States (www.tricore.org).The Department of Pathology ranks within the top academic departments of pathology in the United States with diverse, well supported basic and clinical research programs, an extensive array of clinical services, and a comprehensive education mission serving medical and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, 16 residents, and 15 clinical fellows.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:Hold MD or PhD degree or equivalentHave a minimum of 5 years of TissueBank focused clinical laboratory experienceBe eligible to work in the UnitedStates.Desired Qualifications:Five or more years' experience in tissue bankingFive or more years' experience in a teaching/academic settingPrevious leadership roles, particularly in the area of laboratorymanagement and education.A record of scholarly achievementDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and studentsuccess, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please attach a current CV to your application. For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 3/23/2025. This position will remain open until filled.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.