Open Rank Lecturer of Pathology at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req33952

Working Title:
Open Rank Lecturer of Pathology

Position Summary:
The Department of Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a full time Pathologists' Assistant to expand our existing team of 3 PAs. The PA will contribute to the overall mission of the institution by providing outstanding patient care, pursuing knowledge and excellence of practice, and fostering a supportive learning environment for trainees. Our 3 PAs have a combined total experience of 30 years. Our expertise is an ideal setting for either a new graduate looking for a supportive career start and mentorship, or an experienced PA who enjoys teaching and grossing a wide variety of specimens.

Our Pathologists and PAs currently serve the University of New Mexico Hospital, associated clinics, an outside hospital, and an outside outpatient surgical center. We have an annual volume of approximately 20,000 surgical specimens. As the state's only Level 1 trauma center, UNM provides the highest level of care for critically injured patients. UNM is also opening a new $700 million Critical Care Tower, the largest construction project by total cost in the history of New Mexico. The tower is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2025 and will have an 18-room operating suite being referred to as "the operating room of the future".

This faculty position comprises clinical service, teaching, and research responsibilities and is high visibility. PAs interact with Pathologists, Surgeons, Residents, Fellows, and Clinicians. The PAs compose thorough clinical histories and clinical work varies from simple to complex specimens. Complex specimens include laryngectomies, pancreaticoduodenectomies, soft-tissue tumors, and amputations for tumors. With a busy head and neck service, PAs perform numerous frozen sections and intraoperative consultations daily. Gross photography and triaging tissue for special studies including flow cytometry and cytogenetics are required. As faculty lecturers, the PAs are heavily involved in teaching pathology residents and medical students rotating through the lab. One resident ranging from PGY1 to PGY3 is assigned to the gross room each day, with a total of 16 residents. Residents are guided through dissection of all surgical specimens and achieve competency in performing frozen sections. Research responsibilities consist of triaging tissue for tumor banking and Children's Oncology Group (COG) studies. There are no autopsy responsibilities.

This position offers competitive pay with excellent benefits including annual stipend for AAPA conference or educational resources. New PA graduates are welcome to apply.
Campus:
UNM Health Sciences Center

Benefits Eligble:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Department:
Pathology (254B)

Employment Type:
Faculty

Faculty Type:
Lecturer
Hiring Department:
School of Medicine

Academic Location:
Pathology (254B)
Benefits Eligible:
The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
For Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please apply by 8/26/2025. This position will remain open until filled.Minimum Requirements include:

• Master's degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program; or Bachelor's degree from a NAACLS accredited Pathologists' Assistant program and 3 years of directly-related experience; or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of directly-related experience.
• Must be ASCP-PA certified or eligible for certification within 1 year of employment.
• Eligible to work in the US.

Desirable qualifications:

• Previous experience and/or training as a Pathologists' Assistant
• Previous experience working at an academic institution
• Previous experience teaching residents
• Previous experience cutting frozen sections
• Previous experience triaging tissue for research and tumor banking and/or special studies
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities