Renal Pathologist

Position overview

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step  Table 5 Scale 6. The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $400,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Open date: September 8, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Sep 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA, Division of Anatomic Pathology, is seeking an outstanding pathologist to serve in the section of renal pathology. Candidate must possess an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent. AP or AP/CP board certification is essential. Renal pathology fellowship training and/or prior independent sign‑out experience in this area is essential. Candidates with interest or experience in another sub‑specialty area in anatomic pathology are also desirable.

The appointment would be at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with experience.

The candidate will be responsible for clinical service coverage on the medical renal pathology section and potentially other services, based on candidate's interest and experience. The UCLA medical renal service handles ~1300 medical kidney biopsies per year (approximately 60% native and 40% transplant) from UCLA and hospitals in the southern California area. The candidate will join our current service of two renal pathologists.

UCLA has a strong and active nephrology division with numerous opportunities for research collaborations. The candidate will share responsibility for training residents and fellows and managing the regular nephrology clinical pathologic correlation conferences. Creative contributions in clinical, educational or research projects is expected.

We welcome candidates whose experience in clinical work, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is an integral part of the vibrant UCLA research enterprise and there are numerous opportunities to participate in clinical trials, translational research and basic research. UCLA offers a highly collaborative environment that promotes interactions among faculty in the School of Medicine.

Interested applicants must submit their application materials online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
10518. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Compensation for the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

Basic qualifications:

• MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent.
• AP or AP/CP board certification (required).
• Renal pathology fellowship training and/or prior independent sign‑out experience (required).
• Experience or interest in another sub‑specialty area in anatomic pathology (desirable).

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (most recent).
• Bibliography.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research.
• Statement of Creative Contributions (examples at /oketem
  456/files/media/documents/).
• Statement of Teaching.
• Reference check authorization release form (optional).
• UCLA Mission Statement (summary of values).
• Response to prompt: reflect on personal and professional experiences, highlight contributions and commitments to advancing UCLA's mission.
• Required references (3–5, contact info only).

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Los Angeles, CA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.