Physician Pathology - Competitive Salary

Company: UC Davis Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Autopsy Pathologist Assistant/Associate/Full Professor UC Davis Health, Sacramento Campus Salary Range : The salary range for this position is $210,000 – $409,700. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic physician-leader at the Assistant/Associate/Professor level to serve in the Autopsy Pathology section. Leadership opportunities are available for highly qualified candidates, including as Director of the Autopsy service. The UC Davis Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, led by Chair Dr. Florette Kimberly Hazard, is an innovative and growing department. This position reports to the Director of Anatomic Pathology. Clinical responsibilities include primary coverage of the autopsy service. Additional participation on other clinical services can be considered, in consultation with the department Chair. The candidate may participate in the residency program. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in teaching gross anatomy and pathology to medical students. Administrative responsibilities include oversight of the Autopsy Service, which includes oversight of autopsy policies and procedures and compliance with accreditation requirements in partnership with Hospital Laboratory Services. Approximately 60% time will be spent in clinical duties involving autopsy pathology. Teaching duties will chiefly consist of clinical teaching of house staff and medical students and presenting cases at inter- and intradepartmental conferences. Experience in pediatric pathology is beneficial. Participation in the research mission is expected, either as a collaborator or leader of clinically oriented research projects pertinent to the candidate’s areas of expertise and training. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in establishing an autopsy research program. The Department accessions more than 21,000 surgical and 14,000 cytology specimens per year. The clinical laboratory performs more than 10 million tests per year, including point-of-care tests. This position will be hired into Assistant/Associate/Professor level at a title of Clinical (X) or Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) series. Faculty in the Clinical X series are expected to engage in professional competence and activity, teaching, research and creative work, and University/public service. Faculty in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series are expected to engage in teaching, professional competence and activity, scholarly or creative activities, and University/public service. Qualified applicants should apply at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF07245 Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files and will include: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Cover letter; (3) Statement of clinical, teaching and research background; (4) List of names and contact information for at least five references. The UC Davis Health School of Medicine is part of the UC Davis Health System, which is also comprised of the UC Davis Medical Center, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, and the UC Davis Medical Group, an 800-member physician practice network. UCDHS has more than 10,000 faculty and staff and an annual budget of $1.6 billion; UC Davis is an established leader in the use of telecommunications and information technology to advance health. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the SOM among the top 50 medical schools in the nation. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e -verify The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400. UC Davis also is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health. The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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