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Cypress HCM

Surgical Pathologist

Fort Myers, FL

... Pathology Chair in delegated supervision of technical and support staff * turnaround time, quality, and customer service are maintained * Provide expertise and assistance to technologists and ...

Akron Children's Hospital

Chair Pathology Lab

Akron, OH · On-site

$250 - $350/hr

Chair, Department Pathology and Laboratory Services Akron Children's is an independent pediatric hospital that is committed to delivering lasting, meaningful impact to patients and families. We seek ...

AMN Healthcare

Vice Chair, Anatomic Pathology

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$330K - $413K/yr

& Requirements Vice Chair, Anatomic Pathology StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $330218.00 - $413236.00 Receive an Associate or Full Professor appointment leading three diagnostic sections in Milwaukee. The ...

Cambridge Health Alliance

Chair of Pathology

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$305K - $445K/yr

The Chair of Pathology provides overall medical and administrative leadership for the CHA Department of Pathology and Laboratories, with primary clinical emphasis on anatomic pathology, including ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathology chair in the United States is $55.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.51 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pathology chair?

A Pathology Chair is the head of a pathology department in a medical school, hospital, or academic medical center. This role involves overseeing all administrative, clinical, research, and educational activities within the department. The Pathology Chair ensures quality standards in patient care, leads faculty recruitment and development, manages budgets, and fosters academic research. They also represent the department to the institution’s leadership and external partners. The position typically requires extensive experience in pathology, leadership skills, and a record of academic achievement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pathology chair, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pathology Chair, you need a medical degree with board certification in pathology, extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and academic leadership. Familiarity with laboratory information systems, accreditation standards, and advanced diagnostic technologies is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills help in guiding multidisciplinary teams and advancing departmental goals. These competencies are crucial for ensuring excellence in patient care, education, and research within the pathology department.

What are some common challenges faced by a pathology chair when leading a diverse team of professionals?

As a Pathology Chair, one common challenge is balancing administrative duties—such as budgeting, faculty evaluations, and strategic planning—with the need to foster collaboration among laboratory scientists, clinicians, and educators. Leading a team with varied expertise requires strong communication skills to ensure alignment of goals across research, clinical diagnostics, and teaching. Additionally, adapting to rapid changes in medical technology and maintaining accreditation standards can be demanding, but also provide opportunities for professional growth and innovation within the department.

What is the difference between Pathology Chair vs Pathologist?

AspectPathology ChairPathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, often leadership trainingMedical degree, pathology residency
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, hospitals, research centersHospitals, clinics, laboratories
Role FocusLeadership, administration, research oversightDiagnosing diseases, lab work, patient care

The Pathology Chair typically holds a leadership and administrative role within academic or large hospital settings, overseeing pathology departments and research. In contrast, a Pathologist primarily focuses on diagnosing diseases through laboratory analysis. While both roles require similar medical credentials, the Chair position emphasizes management and research, whereas the Pathologist role centers on clinical diagnosis.

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Infographic showing various Pathology Chair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,082 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Pathology, Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Columbus, OH

Full-time

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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology to join the Department of Pathology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview
The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is seeking a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank. Expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics is essential. Research interests in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or the integration of genomics and digital pathology are preferred. Qualified applicants must possess an MD, MD-equivalent, PhD, or MD/PhD degree, with relevant clinical board certification/ eligibility in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics. Additional training in Bioinformatics or Clinical Informatics with certification/ eligibility is preferred. The ability to conduct independent research is required, and a history of obtaining competitive grant funding is desirable.

Requirements
 Relevant practical experience as director of a clinical molecular diagnostics
   laboratory, including in NGS assay development, assay automation, and
   genomic analytic pipeline development, and regulatory and quality control
   related to genomic desirable
 Relevant practical experience in molecular laboratory clinical bioinformatics,
  with prior experience supervising junior faculty, clinical fellows, variant
   scientists, or annotators are desirable
 Well-developed interests in translational or basic research in molecular
   pathology, genomics, and/or clinical bioinformatics
 Qualify for an academic appointment at the full professor level Academic rank
   and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience


Responsibilities
 Oversee the PhD and MD faculty in the Division of Molecular Pathology,
   including clinical directors and research faculty
 Serve on the leadership team with other Vice Chairs in the Department to provide
   guidance to the Pathology Chair on clinical and research needs and strategic
   growth
 Lead and support a research program on molecular genetics, genomic medicine,
   clinical, or translational bioinformatics/informatics
 Develop training programs and instructional curriculum in molecular pathology
   and serve as a mentor to graduate students, clinical residents and fellows,
   medical students, and other trainees 
 Represent the pathology faculty in cancer center or institutional initiatives in
   genomics 

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday (click this link to apply). Application materials must include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tiffany Bauman, MBA, Physician and Faculty Recruitment Tiffany.Bauman@osumc.edu

Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctorate (PhD), or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research

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