Open faculty positions:

IMMUNOLOGY OR CANCER RESEARCH

Friday, February 6, 2026

Department: Pathology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Pathology at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking scientist candidates for tenure-track faculty positions in immunology or cancer research. Candidates must have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent) and a research program in either the field of immunology, cancer, or a combination of both (e.g. cancer immunotherapy). Candidates for Assistant Professor should have post-doctoral experience with a strong record of productivity. Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should have a record of ongoing extramural funding support and productivity. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills. Candidates with R01 level funding (or equivalent) are preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to run a strong and funded research program in some aspect of immunology or cancer biology, in addition to participating in clinical service and education (as appropriate). For appropriately board-certified M.D. or Ph.D. candidates, any area of clinical expertise in Pathology will be considered.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

PHYSICIAN SCIENTIST

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Department: Pathology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Pathology at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is seeking physician-scientist candidates for tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant/Associate or Full Professors). Successful candidates will be expected to develop and/or maintain a robust research program in addition to participating in clinical service and education.


The research strengths of the department include immunology and cancer biology. Any area of clinical expertise will be considered, although readily foreseeable niches include microbiology, subspecialty surgical pathology, hematopathology, among others.


The selected applicant will receive a primary appointment in the Department of Pathology, with opportunities for secondary appointments in other departments and programs. The University of Iowa is home to a range of outstanding research groups and centers that foster a collaborative and supportive environment for basic and clinical scientists.


Letters of application should include a CV, statement of career goals, research plans, and the names and addresses of three individuals who can provide letters of reference.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

ACADEMIC CLINICAL PATHOLOGIST

Monday, October 6, 2025

Department: Pathology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Pathology at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine seeks candidates for Assistant, Associate or Professor positions on either the tenure track or non-tenure clinical track to join an active and expanding Pathology department. Our intent is to recruit multiple candidates spanning various sub-specialties, which provide pathology coverage needs at the University of Iowa (UI) as well as the Iowa City Veterans Administration (ICVA) hospital. Physician-scientist candidates with productive research programs or clinical-track faculty candidates are equally welcome to apply.


The Clinical Pathology services at UI and ICVA encompass a broad range of coverage across multiple subspecialty disciplines, including microbiology, coagulation, molecular pathology, clinical chemistry, and informatics.  The UI Health Care system includes an 886-bed main medical center (Medical Center University), Medical Center Downtown (Iowa City), Medical Center North Liberty, and numerous offsite clinics throughout Iowa.  The Department of Pathology provides oversight, including laboratory directorships and quality assurance, for pathology services across all these sites. There are also opportunities for development of regional outreach programs and other leadership opportunities within the VA system.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior   employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and  credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

ACADEMIC SURGICAL PATHOLOGIST

Monday, October 6, 2025

Department: Pathology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The University of Iowa Department of Pathology seeks surgical pathologists with subspecialty expertise to join a collegial group of academic pathologists.  We are an active surgical pathology division that is sub-specialty focused and covers a growing network of hospitals and clinics in eastern Iowa, with >60,000 cases annually.  Candidates will be considered on either the non-tenure clinical track or tenure track at assistant, associate, or professor level.  Sub-specialty training and/or experience in breast pathology, genitourinary pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, or thoracic pathology is desired; cytopathology training/experience would be an added benefit but not necessary.  In our model, faculty would cover one or more surgical pathology subspecialties.  Faculty will participate in training of pathology residents, fellows, and medical students and will have abundant opportunities to pursue clinical/translational research.


Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.


 

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.


IOWA CITY, IA 52240

FORENSIC AND AUTOPSY PATHOLOGIST

Department: Pathology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

The Department of Pathology at The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant, Associate or Professor position on either the tenure track or non-tenure clinical track to take part in an active forensic and autopsy pathology service with or without surgical pathology or other areas of pathology.

This position will sustain forensic pathologist availability in SE Iowa and the new faculty member will also have an appointment as a Medical Examiner for Johnson County, IA.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks (criminal history, including self-disclosure of conviction history, and credential verification) will be conducted for finalist candidates. In addition, child/dependent adult sexual abuse background checks will be conducted for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics.

IOWA CITY, IA 52240