Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine The Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks an accomplished, engaging and visionary physician leader with a record of significant contributions in academic medicine to serve as its next Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The incoming Chair will also serve as the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for University of Vermont Health (UVMHealth), which provides pathology and laboratory services across Vermont and Northern New York. The LCOM collaborates closely with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), the state's only tertiary academic medical center. Together, they offer leading clinical, research, advocacy and educational programs. UVMHealth is a rural academic health system with more than 100 years of service to small towns and cities across Vermont and northern New York. The health system comprises six hospitals, a large multispecialty physician group, outpatient clinics, Golisano Children's Hospital, UVM Cancer Center, home health services, and hospice care. The LCOM, the nation's seventh-oldest medical school, is widely recognized for innovation in education and research. The University campus, including the College of Medicine and the Medical Center, is located on the shores of Lake Champlain between the Adirondack and Green Mountains in Burlington, Vermont, a vibrant community that is frequently cited as one of the most livable cities in America. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine stands at the forefront of innovation, uniting world-class teaching, groundbreaking research, and exceptional clinical care to shape the future of medicine and empower the next generation of healthcare leaders. The Department trains and teaches residents, fellows, LCOM medical students, allied health students, and UVM graduate and undergraduate students. The Department consists of 68 faculty, an ACGME-accredited pathology residency with 16 residents, and three fellowships. Reporting jointly to the LCOM Dean and the President and CEO of the UVMHealth Medical Group, the Chair is responsible for delivering pathology and laboratory services across the health system. The next Chair will be strategically, fiscally and operationally focused on elevating the Department by advancing diagnostic, operational and technological capabilities. The Chair will foster an academic environment that promotes scholarly activity and inter-collaboration for research endeavors throughout LCOM. They will embrace and progress the educational mission for medical and graduate students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff. The new Chair will be a nationally recognized physician leader and scholar in pathology, with a proven commitment to clinical care, medical education, research, and provider training, as well as experience in inclusive and value-based care. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership and mentorship of diverse faculty at all stages of career development, along with demonstrated experience in sponsored research and a desire to expand the department's research portfolio. Candidates must have the leadership experience required to oversee a busy clinical department across UVMHealth. They must demonstrate integrity, intellect, the ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders, a core value of inclusive and equitable leadership, and a vision of how a modern academic Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine thrives in an age where population health, fiscal stewardship, and high-value care are essential. Qualified candidates must hold an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent international medical degree and board certification by the American Board of Pathology (Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology), be eligible for medical licensure in Vermont and New York, and have credentials appropriate for an appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor (clinical scholar or tenure pathway) at UVM. Proven and substantial leadership experience is required, as well as the ability to be a collaborative and inclusive leader. Experience in advanced value-based care markets is highly preferred. Applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged. The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts. Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications (including a cover letter, CV, separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and professionalism, and names/contact information for three references) should be submitted via email to Kim Smith and Tricia Porter at tporter@wittkieffer.com.Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Employment is subject to a successful background check.
