Director, Division of Laboratory Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine invites applications for an outstanding leader to serve as Director of the Division of Laboratory Medicine. Acting under the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, this leader will provide clinical oversight and direction for the growing division clinical laboratories, including core chemistry, hematology, and coagulation, special chemistry, infectious diseases and immunology, molecular diagnostics, genomics, cytogenetics, and transfusion medicine. They will supervise the 16 full-time division faculty, and will be responsible for faculty recruitment, mentoring, and development. They will play an important role in strategic planning for the tripartite mission of the division in clinical affairs, education, and research.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree (M.D., D.O., and/or Ph.D.) with appropriate subspecialty training and certification in one or more disciplines of Laboratory Medicine. They must qualify for faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. They should have an outstanding record of academic achievement and clinical leadership, including medical director experience. They should have a compelling vision to develop and lead innovative clinical, academic, and educational programs in Laboratory Medicine. Experience and/or training in laboratory quality is desirable.
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center Diagnostic Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility that analyzes approximately 6 million tests per year in support of patient care for the 864-bed Vanderbilt University Hospital, 267-bed Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, associated outpatient clinics, and a national outreach program.
Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions. VUMC is experiencing expansion in many areas and includes a top 20 NCI-designated cancer center, multifaceted solid organ and stem cell transplant programs, and internationally recognized research endeavors in immunology and inflammation, infectious diseases, vaccine development, pharmacology, genomics, and bioinformatics. It is home to a rich variety of educational programs, and myriad opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research. Nashville is a growing and vibrant cosmopolitan area with diverse entertainment opportunities, excellent schools, and ready access to outdoor activities.
Interested applicants should send a current curriculum vitae and statement of interest and vision to:
Adam Seegmiller, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
4605A The Vanderbilt Clinic
1301 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232
adam.seegmiller@vumc.org