Chair of Pathology

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Medicine, Department of Pathology

Job Title: Chair of Pathology

Position #: 00665133 – Requisition #:41146

Job Summary

The University of Colorado seeks an exceptional physician leader to serve as the Chair of Pathology. This senior leadership role is responsible for advancing the strategic, clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department. The Chair will foster excellence in patient care, innovative research, top-tier education and training programs, and will champion equity and inclusion. As a key member of the institution's leadership team, the Chair will collaborate across disciplines to achieve strategic goals and establish the Department as a national model for integrated academic and clinical excellence in pathology.

This position requires a dynamic, passionate, and experienced physician/scientist leader with a proven track record across the spectrum of individual scholarship, collaborative academic leadership, clinical and research program development, educational excellence, successful faculty recruitment and retention, community engagement, and the design and implementation of effective programs within and across complex

organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the leadership of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, provide visionary and innovative leadership to lead the Department into the next phase of growth and development.
• Recruit, hire, and retain outstanding faculty and departmental leaders from diverse backgrounds. Ensure an atmosphere of respect, professional support, and development for all stakeholders.
• Support the goal of recognizing the value of all employees, embracing diversity, and contributing to a positive, collaborative culture that engenders a commitment to the organization's success.
• Ensure a deliberate and priority-driven investment into research, educational, and clinical activities for the Department and institution.
• Provide the vision and leadership to achieve superior clinical programs within pathology and related disciplines. Work with other leaders at the University of Colorado to build and grow areas of acknowledged clinical excellence.
• Define and lead the research strategy, supporting principal investigators and other faculty within the Department in efforts to secure NIH and other grant funding, and ensuring deliberate investment into research activities and priorities to promote growth and facilitate future success.
• Ensure delivery of excellent clinical education and advanced training to medical students, residents, and fellows. Provide leadership and oversight to the residency and fellowship programs within the Department and ensure learners are receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Set and execute the Department's digital pathology strategy, including whole slide imaging, image management, and integration of computational tools into the diagnostic workflow, capitalizing on the concurrent AP laboratory expansion and Epic Beaker migration.
• Supervise, prepare, implement, and monitor the budget so that it encompasses all funding sources and complies with grant, legislative, and institutional guidelines.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado

Why Join Us

The Department of Pathology (DOP) is one of the largest and most comprehensive academic pathology departments in the Rocky Mountain region. Over the past 15 years, the Department has more than doubled in size, growing from approximately 40 to nearly 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable expansion of its

hospital-based affiliates and the greater Denver community. Today, the Department is home to a robust cohort of physician and scientist faculty, including 77 MD faculty, alongside doctoral-level laboratorians, research scientists, veterinarian faculty, residents, fellows, and a large complement of technical and administrative staff.

The Department has a distinctive, centralized operational and financial structure organized without sections or internal centers. While faculty are widely distributed across multiple buildings and hospitals on the Anschutz Medical Campus, this horizontal model promotes administrative efficiency, intradepartmental coordination, and collaboration across subspecialty areas rather than a siloed, vertical organization. The senior leadership tier includes 13 Vice Chairs along with numerous laboratory and program directors, reflecting an intentional

investment in career development and leadership at every academic rank. The Department has proven to be a notable producer of leaders, having graduated faculty into five departmental chairs and two deanships.

Vision, Mission, and Values

• Vision: To be a premier academic Department of Pathology for the region and worldwide, grounded in
• outstanding educational, research, and clinical programs.
• Mission: To discover, define, and transform.
• Values: Education and lifelong learning; medical knowledge; diagnostic excellence; integrity and professionalism; diversity in its people and its discipline; resource stewardship; innovation, discovery, and translation; and collaboration.

Several features distinguish the Department from its academic peers: a 100

percent subspecialized, subspecialty board-certified academic faculty practice across its affiliated sites; anatomic and clinical pathology coverage 24/7 by 28 subspecialty teams; three nationally recognized reference laboratories; and one of the few fellowship programs of its kind in breast, gynecologic, and neonatal pathology, attracting fellows from across the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Department also provides the only neuropathology consultation service in Colorado and five surrounding states.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• M.D. and Board Certification in Pathology
• Must meet the requirements for a faculty appointment at the full professor level at the University of Colorado, Anschuitz School of Medicine
• Experience as a chair, vice chair, division chief, or in a similar executive role with a record of developing clinical and scholastic programs; advancing the careers and achievements of faculty, other providers, and staff; and leading the educational activities of students, residents, and fellows.
• A record of scholarly academic accomplishments as reflected in number and impact of publications, history of successful funding, and serving in national and international societies.
• History managing complex clinical programs focused on access, quality, patient satisfaction, and provider support.
• Experience managing budgets and providing financial oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating environments that encourage mutual respect, understanding, and active participation from all members and the community.
• Demonstrated experience leading a pathology department, division, program, or similarly complex academic or healthcare organization.
• Experience building effective partnerships across clinical, research, educational, and administrative organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing innovative educational programs and supporting the professional development of trainees and faculty.
• Experience working effectively with hospital and health-system partners and navigating complex academic and clinical environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The highest integrity and personal ethics.
• A commitment to service within the community.
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational and process management skills.
• A commitment to listening and responding to the Department members and their needs.
• An ability to prioritize the interests of the Department above one’s own interests.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs .

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Mark Couch at Mark.Couch@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 17, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $400,000-$700,000

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .