Hiring: Open Rank- Clinical Faculty in Pathology Company: Augusta University Location: Augusta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 14:12:55 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : EHR, Electronic Health Records, PHP, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance About the job Experience: •5 year of experience in Clinical Pathology, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Expertise in laboratory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Experience working with CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission accreditation requirements. •Minimum 5 year of experience in Clinical Pathology, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Expertise in laboratory management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Experience working with CAP, CLIA and Joint Commission accreditation requirements. Required Skills: •Policy Development & Compliance. Establish and maintain laboratory procedures, ensuring compliance with AU Medical Center's mission, values, medical staff bylaws, and all relevant policies, regulations, and accreditation standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). •Regulatory & Accreditation Oversight. Ensure laboratory operations comply with federal, state, and accrediting bodies, standards, including CAP proficiency testing, CLIA requirements, and Joint Commission guidelines. •Quality Management & Patient Safety. Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management (QM) program, ensuring laboratory results are accurate, reproducible, and clinically relevant. •Operational Leadership. Participate in managerial and operational decisions to ensure efficient lab functioning, including process optimization and implementation of best practices. •Personnel & Staff Development, Maintain a competent and sufficient workforce by overseeing recruitment, training, evaluation, and professional development of laboratory personnel. •Clinical Consultation & Collaboration, Provide consultation to healthcare providers regarding laboratory test selection, interpretation of results, and their impact on patient management. •Lab Safety & Environmental Monitoring. Conduct monthly lab walk-throughs to assess lab space, safety standards, workflow efficiency, and address infrastructure or equipment needs. •New Test Development & Validation. Oversee the selection, evaluation, and validation of new diagnostic tests and ensure their seamless integration into clinical workflows. Qualifications: •Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training. •Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. •Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. •Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation •Evidence of ability as a teacher •Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned •Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations. •Operational familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) integration and laboratory information systems (LIS) •Prior involvement in academic teaching and residency/fellowship training programs •Fellowship training in Clinical Pathology subspecialties (e.g. Clinical Chemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology, Transfusion Medicine, etc.) Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!