Chair of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine

About the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. As a Carnegie 1 institution, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC serves as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District.

UC is a mission-driven organization committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. The university thrives on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. At UC, "next" is all of us.

About the Role

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine stands at a pivotal moment, marked by significant opportunity to shape a modern, collaborative, academically strong, and clinically impactful future. Founded in 1903, the Department has a strong history of involvement in undergraduate, medical, and postgraduate education, pathology service, and the acquisition of new knowledge related to human disease.

The next Chair will bring an expansive vision for the future of pathology and lab medicine. This role is designed to drive the strategic direction of the department, steward excellence across clinical, research, and educational missions, and lead initiatives to recruit and retain top-tier faculty. Key opportunities include advancing precision medicine and hematopathology capabilities, expanding research enterprises aligned with future NCI and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center designation goals, and deepening clinical partnerships to enhance service integration.

In addition to being appointed the Chief of Pathology for UC Health, the Chair will be an integral leader in the College of Medicine, functioning within a system context. The role involves expanding high-impact clinical programs, rebuilding research infrastructure, and strengthening departmental culture to support faculty engagement and retention. The Chair will collaborate with UC Health, UC Physicians, the VA Medical Center, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to ensure alignment with broader strategic goals.

Hiring Process

A national search is underway to identify the next Chair. To apply, candidates must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. Please note that "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites cannot be considered. Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired, candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.