General Surgical Pathologist with Subspecialty - MUSC Faculty
Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, SC
Posted October 19, 2026
MUSC Health University Medical Center · 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, US, 29425
- Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
- Employment: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
- Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
- Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
- MUSC Job ID: R-0000068484
Charleston, SC | General Surgical Pathologist/With Subspecialty
Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified General Surgical Pathologist with experience and/or interest in Gynecological Pathology. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Surgical Pathology section has subspecialty expertise including GI/Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.
We are seeking
- Academically oriented candidate with 1-3 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered
- MD or equivalent degree with pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology
- Fellowship training in such subspecialties as Gynecological Pathology
- Board certification in AP or AP/CP
- Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina
- Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clinicians and researchers as well as serving as the diagnostic resource for area of subspecialty surgical cases and resource to technologists at the bench
- Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors is expected
- Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and team player approach to patient care
- Ability to instruct medical students, participate in the training of pathology residents and surgical pathology fellows, and actively participate in the academic mission of the Hollings Cancer Center adult and pediatric programs and subspecialty tumor board
Our opportunity
- Covers general frozen section services
- Shares general surgical pathology call
- Fosters collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.
- Instructs medical students, participates in the training of pathology residents and surgical pathology fellows, and actively participates in the academic mission of the NCI-designed Hollings Cancer Center programs.
- The relative percent effort for research, teaching, administrative duties, and patient care responsibilities will be tailored to the successful applicant's experience and career goals.
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MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Collaborative team composed of 64 faculty representing five divisions including Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Forensic Pathology/Autopsy Services, Experimental Pathology, and Informatics
- High quality training programs with 21 residents who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years and 10-12 fellows in a variety of subspecialty areas
- CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
- The Department offers a surgical pathology fellowship program (3 positions) as well as ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, Forensic Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology
MUSC Offerings
- Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise and accomplishments
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
- Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage
Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.
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(Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
Employer
Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC Health is South Carolina's leading academic health system and the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. It serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, integrating academic medicine, research and education with a strong commitment to patient care.
The MUSC Health system:
- MUSC Health University Medical Center and the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, the state's academic medical center
- Regional medical centers in Columbia, Florence, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Chester, Camden (Kershaw), Marion, Cades (Black River) and Mount Pleasant (East Cooper), plus MUSC Health at Tidelands on the Grand Strand
- MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Community Physicians and primary and specialty care practices across South Carolina
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MUSC Health:
- Academic and community practice opportunities, with faculty appointments through the Medical University of South Carolina
- Commencement and sign-on bonuses on many roles, employer-funded retirement plans and paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- CME allowance and paid days off, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Epic EHR with AI-enabled documentation tools
- South Carolina living, from historic Charleston and the Lowcountry to the beaches of the Grand Strand and the Midlands