Faculty Position in Transfusion Medicine

University of Minnesota

 The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School seeks a full-time ABP board certified/eligible clinical pathologist with expertise in transfusion medicine/blood banking. Academic rank, compensation and appointment type will be based on qualifications and experience. Candidates must have demonstrated ability in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Minimum requirements are an MD or equivalent degree (D.O., MBBS, etc.), eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota, completion of both an ACGME-accredited pathology residency training program and transfusion medicine/blood banking fellowship program and board certified or board eligible in CP or AP/CP and blood banking/transfusion medicine.

The successful candidate will join a team of experienced pathologists in the transfusion medicine division and will have a leadership role in the Blood Bank laboratory. The division supports highly complex clinical services across a spectrum of areas including the blood bank laboratory, special coagulation laboratory, apheresis center and cell therapy laboratory. Significant time will be spent as an attending on blood bank and apheresis service. Faculty in transfusion medicine/blood banking serve patients across the M Health Fairview system. Sign-out responsibilities, call, resident and fellow supervision and conferences are shared with other transfusion medicine/blood banking faculty within the division. Leadership opportunities in education may exist for qualified candidates.

Academic time will be used to pursue scholarly work in the candidate’s area of specialty/research expertise. Preferred candidates will be active in their national organizations and foster an academic environment for medical students, residents, fellows and faculty.

The University of Minnesota is a large university and medical school with an integrated, multi-specialty group practice composed of over 1,100 physicians and 1,500 health professionals, University of Minnesota Physicians. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology is home to many anatomic and clinical pathology faculty as well as basic science faculty involved in research, undergraduate and graduate education. The department also has an ACGME accredited residency program and eight ACGME accredited fellowships. More information about the department can be found at http://www.med.umn.edu/pathology/.

The Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in supporting the academic mission. Applications from individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups are encouraged. J-1 visa holder applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. Other work eligible visa holder applicants may be considered.

The Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in supporting the academic mission. Applications from individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, including those from underrepresented groups are encouraged. J-1 visa holder applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply. Other work eligible visa holder applicants may be considered.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

To apply for this position, please visit https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job and go to search postings and enter the requisition 372388. Please upload a cover letter, a CV, a one-page career goal statement, and the name and contact information for three professional references or contact Rich Cornell rcornell@santellc.com.  Your application will not be considered until all components of the application are complete. Review of applications is ongoing, and the position will remain open until the posting is removed.