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

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

College of Medicine/Office of Health SciencesPosted 4mo agoattending physician
~$390,500SalaryDr Signal· Strong coverage

Reported by 50 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PathologyFull-time

Overview

Location
College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences
SalaryDr Signal range
$330k – $445k

50 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic medical center · University hospital / academic health center (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)

Role summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is recruiting a Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology at the Full Professor rank within the Department of Pathology, requiring expertise in molecular pathology, clinical bioinformatics/informatics, and genomics. The role encompasses clinical laboratory oversight, leadership of the Molecular Pathology division, and an independent research program, with academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.

What the posting highlights

  • Division leadership model with oversight of clinical directors and research faculty in Molecular Pathology
  • Care setting: Laboratory/pathology-based; primarily clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory
  • Patient population: Cancer center and genomic medicine patients; academic medical center population in central Ohio
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$330k–$445k · $391k median
$316kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$459k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$330k – $445k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
50 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$330k–$445k · $391k median
$316kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$459k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 50 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

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Facility & Community

College of Medicine/Office of Health Sciences
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Facility
University hospital / academic health center (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center
Facility type
University hospital / academic health center (Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
Patient population
Cancer center and genomic medicine patients; academic medical center population in central Ohio
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center

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Work Design

Shift type
Day (First Shift)
Inpatient / outpatient
Laboratory/pathology-based; primarily clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory
Coverage model
Division leadership model with oversight of clinical directors and research faculty in Molecular Pathology
Admin burden
High — vice chair responsibilities include overseeing PhD and MD faculty, serving on departmental leadership team, directing clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory, and representing faculty in institutional genomics initiatives
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
4 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
52%

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Job Title:Physician - Vice Chair of Molecular Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

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 gen-
omic 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 scient-
ists, or annotators are desirable
• Well-developed interests in translational or basic research in molecular pathol
ogy, 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
• 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

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

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of T…