Job Description

Job Description

Medical Microbiologist (Assistant Professor to Professor)

Department of Pathology | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences

The Department of Pathology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine seeks a full-time faculty member to join our Clinical Pathology division. This position offers a flexible faculty appointment (Assistant Professor to Professor) on the  Clinician, Clinician-Educator, or Clinician-Scientist track , tailored to the candidate's experience, expertise, and career goals. 

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Clinical Pathology (CP) or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
• Board certification, eligibility, or current fellowship training in  Medical Microbiology .
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Oklahoma.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to working within a comprehensive lab medicine service line.
• A strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring pathology residents and medical students.

Preferred Skills:

• Subspecialty interest or expertise in  Molecular Diagnostics or  Pathology Informatics .

   

Areas of Responsibility

I. Clinical Service

• Provide expert professional services in medical microbiology and clinical pathology for OU Health, Inc.
• Consult with medical staff and hospital administration to optimize pathology services and patient care.
• Ensure laboratory services meet all regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate in the clinical pathology on-call rotation and provide backup support for departmental colleagues.
• Engage in Medical and Dental Staff committees as outlined in hospital bylaws. 

   

II. Education & Mentorship

• Deliver high-quality training to pathology residents and fellows through formal conferences and side-by-side instruction.
• Contribute to the medical school curriculum through didactic lectures and student mentoring.
• Provide technical and clinical guidance to medical technologists regarding emerging technologies and test applications. 

III. Research & Scholarship

• Develop and sustain independent or collaborative scholarly projects.
• Disseminate findings through publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Represent the Department by presenting research at national and international academic conferences. 

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