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HLA Open Faculty

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 07, 2025
HLA Open Faculty HLA Open Faculty Hiring Department: Pathology -COM Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035076 Posting Close Date: 9/30/2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $100,000 to $300, 000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago seeks outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor (rank/tenure commensurate with experience) in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing. UI Health is an enterprise that includes a 470 bed tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics and patient-centered research entities including the University of Illinois Cancer Center. The University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago is one of three campuses that make up the nation's largest public medical school. The Department of Pathology in the College of Medicine provides testing in all major disciplines including microbiology, chemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine, tissue typing/transplant and molecular pathology including next-generation sequencing along with an active surgical pathology and cytopathology service. Duties & Responsibilities Service Responsibilities - Department of Pathology Oversee the operations of the Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (ASHI, CAP, UNOS). Serve as the attending pathologist for HLA testing, including pre-transplant compatibility testing, antibody screening, and crossmatching. Review and interpret HLA typing, donor-recipient matching, and immunogenetics reports for solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Collaborate with the Clinical Pathology leadership to ensure appropriate staffing and resources for the HLA lab. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Department of Pathology leadership, ensuring they align with the lab's operational needs. Educational Responsibilities Contribute to medical student pathology courses and other graduate-level programs as needed. Train and mentor residents, fellows, and rotating trainees in HLA lab operations, immunogenetics, and transplant pathology. Provide educational support for clinicians, surgeons, and transplant teams utilizing HLA lab services. Participate in interdepartmental teaching for trainees from other UIC colleges rotating through Pathology. Research & Scholarly Activities (if applicable) Engage in transplant immunology, HLA-related research, or hematopathology investigations. Collaborate with transplant teams, immunologists, and molecular pathologists on research projects. Guide trainees (residents, fellows, medical students) in scholarly projects related to HLA or hematopathology. Other Professional Responsibilities Ensure the HLA lab meets accreditation standards (ASHI/CAP/UNOS) and participates in proficiency testing. Maintain expertise through CME, conferences, and professional societies (e.g., ASHI, AST). Serve on institutional committees related to transplantation or laboratory medicine. Perform other tasks as assigned by Clinical Pathology leadership to support departmental goals. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD, MD, DO, DO/PhD or MD/PhD degree from an accredited institution MD/DO candidates must be Board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) or clinical pathology (CP) MD/DO and PhD candidates must hold certification as a Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Supervisor for Hematopoietic Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation (Related and Unrelated Donors), and Solid Organ Transplantation (Live Donors) by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience in Tissue Typing/HLA Laboratory Testing. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15306?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b3370b212baf9c4bbc5e6528e357dff1