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Clinical Instructor Surgical Pathologist

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
$220000.00-$280000.00
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 11, 2026
Position overview Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 Scale 6. The salary range for this position is $220,000 - $280,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Application Window Open date: November 10, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, Division of Anatomic Pathology, is searching for a pathologist to serve in the Section of Surgical Pathology. Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree and be board certified or board eligible in AP or AP/CP. Fellowship training in a subspecialty area of surgical pathology is desired. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in academic pathology, including clinical practice, education, and scholarly activities. The appointment will be at the Clinical Instructor level. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in clinical service coverage across various areas of Surgical Pathology, based on clinical needs, as well as in the general frozen section service. Opportunities for participation in teaching, research, scholarly presentations, and publications will be available and encouraged. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is an integral part of the vibrant UCLA research enterprise and there are numerous opportunities to participate in clinical trials, translational research and basic research. UCLA offers a highly collaborative environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Compensation for the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Interested applicants must submit their application materials via UC Recruit. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unwavering commitment to doing what's right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program. All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct. Qualifications Basic qualifications M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching Bibliography Statement of Creative Contributions - Development of or contributions to educational curricula Development of or contributions to administration of a teaching program Participation in the advancement of professional education Development of or contributions to original material in handouts for lectures Development of or contributions to informational brochures with regard to the individual's specialty or area of interest targeted to physicians, allied health professionals, and/or patients Lectures, original educational materials, or teaching files placed on resident website Participation in platform or poster presentations at local, regional, or national meetings Participation in research, not necessarily as primary or independent investigator (in some cases, the individual's participation in research may be sufficiently substantial to warrant a reduced breadth of clinical responsibilities) First, senior, or collaborative authorship of peer-reviewed research papers Publication of case reports or clinical reviews Development of or contribution to administration (supervision) of a clinical service or health care facility Development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways Development of or contributions to quality improvement programs Development of or contributions to medical information systems Participation in the advancement of University professional practice programs Development of or contributions to community-oriented programs Development of or contributions to community outreach or informational programs Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11455 Help contact: rromeroledezma@mednet.ucla.edu About UCLA 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. 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 or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. 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