Lead. Teach. Discover. Forensic Pathologist Faculty Opening

Overview:

The Department of Pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Forensic Pathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join six (6) board-certified forensic pathologists in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The ideal candidate will perform medicolegal autopsies, supervise death investigations completed by Medical Examiner Investigators, teach medical students and the forensic pathology fellow, and develop a program of scholarly inquiry. In 2024, our office investigated over 4,800 deaths, and we performed over 1,600 postmortem examinations. We are committed to creating a workplace that provides work-life balance and allows you to pursue your academic interests. Salaries are very competitive and are based on academic rank and years of service.

Highlights:

1. NAME Accredited.
2. Medical Examiner for 13 Michigan counties and consultant for several additional area counties in Michigan and Indiana.
3. 330,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility.
4. Full-body digital x-ray imaging device and a mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner.
5. On-site neuropathologies, anthropologists, toxicologists, and histology services.
6. Toxicology testing through AXIS Forensic Toxicology, with short turnaround times.

Responsibilities:

• Perform forensic pathology, hospital autopsies, and conduct activities of a medical examiner practice.
• Interprets reports made by physicians, pathologists and toxicologists.
• Confers with medical and investigative personnel in making determinations as to the cause and circumstance of death.
• Consults with Law enforcement, the District Attorney, and attorneys in the preparation of court cases.
• Provide expert testimony and advise the Prosecutor’s Office in criminal proceedings relating to deaths.
• Prepares reports of findings.
• Participates in medical students' education through curriculum development and elective opportunities.
• Conduct research.
• Assists the Department Chair with National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation.
• Availability to work on weekends or evenings to complete time-sensitive projects.
• Acquires knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Physician (MD or DO) with board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology.
• Board-certified/eligible with the American Board of Pathology in Forensic Pathology.
• Candidates should be academically oriented, preferably with experience in medical education.
• Licensure to practice in the state of Michigan.

Compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.