The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University Health System is seeking a full time Surgical Pathologist.

The successful candidate will be a full time faculty member at the Assistant / Associate Professor/Professor level in the Clinical Scholar or Clinical Educator option. Areas of interest / training, include but are not limited to GI, thoracic pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, GU, Breast, ENT and Soft Tissue Pathology.

Why Temple?

• High-Volume, Diverse Casework: Over 21,000 surgical specimens, 3,500 cytology specimens, 100 autopsies, and 2.2+ million lab tests processed annually, offering robust exposure and experience.
• Cutting-Edge Diagnostics: Access to advanced tools including immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, in situ hybridization, electron microscopy, and whole slide imaging.
• Advanced Research Facilities: Equipped for real-time PCR, tissue culture, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Academic Excellence: Join one of Philadelphia’s premier academic medical centers with a collaborative network of over 1,000 physicians and scientists.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a mission-driven team delivering groundbreaking treatments and improving patient outcomes through clinical care, research, and education.

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Candidate Qualifications

• M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology. 
• Candidates who are board-eligible will be expected to complete their boards within the first year of hire.
• Completion of a fellowship in a niche area is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date.

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health: Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia: Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.

"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. 

Application materials should include: a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Yuri Persidsky, MD, PhD, Professor and Chairperson, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, C/O Bill Mawhinney, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Email: William.Mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.