General Dermatologist | Dermatology | SOM | M68246

DermatologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond.

Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Dermatology

Mission or Goal of Unit

To provide the highest quality care to patients with skin disorders in an atmosphere of compassion and caring and to contribute exceptional dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to the physician workforce.

Chief Purpose of this position: To provide high-quality dermatopathology diagnostic services, contribute to the education of future dermatologists and pathologists, and support the research mission of the Department of Dermatology.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will participate in the education of dermatology and pathology residents, fellows, and medical students. Responsibilities include leading dermatopathology teaching sessions, supervising trainees during slide reviews, and contributing to departmental Grand Rounds and other academic forums.

Research

The faculty member is encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, including clinical or translational research in dermatopathology. Participation in collaborative research projects and publication in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

Service

The faculty member will support the Department’s and University’s missions by serving on institutional committees and participating in professional organizations, particularly those related to dermatopathology and dermatology.

Clinical

The faculty member will provide dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies and consultations. Clinical responsibilities may also include limited direct patient care in dermatology, depending on the candidate’s interests and training. The expected workload is eight diagnostic sessions per week (one week = eight sessions).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD or DO)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatopathology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an academic medical center, including teaching residents and medical students
  • Active engagement in scholarly activities, including research and publication

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Ashley Krauss

Contact Email: ashley.krauss@vcuhealth.org

Key Responsibilities

The faculty member will provide high-quality dermatopathology diagnostic services, including interpretation of skin biopsies and consultations, while also participating in the education of residents, fellows, and medical students through teaching sessions and supervision. They are also encouraged to engage in scholarly activities such as clinical or translational research in dermatopathology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchCommittee Service

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dermatologist | Dermatology | SOM | M68246 at Virginia Commonwealth University a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.