Head and Neck Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$290k-$336k

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Job Description

  • Academic Head & Neck Pathologist
  • (Academic Clinician or Physician-Scientist)
  • Department of Pathology
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Harvard Medical School, Boston

The Department of Pathology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is recruiting a full-time academic head and neck pathologist. Both recent fellowship graduates and mid-career/senior physicians are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be appointed to the full-time faculty of Harvard Medical School at an academic rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor or Professor) commensurate with experience.

As a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC and the Department of Pathology provide a clinically advanced and supportive academic environment for residents, fellows, and faculty.

We’re also proud and excited to be an integral part of the landmark collaboration among Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital.

The collaboration will provide unparalleled opportunities for pathology and other physician specialties to be part of DFCI’s internationally recognized cancer team.

We are looking for an active, energetic, team-oriented faculty member who will contribute to the Department’s diagnostic excellence, academic mission, and continued innovation. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong diagnostic skills in head & neck pathology
  • A collaborative spirit and interest in working closely with molecular pathologists and oncologists to support precision oncology and clinical trials
  • An interest in teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students
  • An academic trajectory of scholarly interests in head & neck pathology

Interested candidates must hold an MD from an accredited medical school, a valid Massachusetts medical license or the ability to obtain one, and be board certified in Pathology (AP or AP/CP).

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH). BILH, a health care system with 14 hospitals, brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 4,000 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development, and foster balance at work and home.

HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout the BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Research

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center consistently ranks as a national leader among independent hospitals in National Institutes of Health funding. Research funding totals over $229.8 million annually. BIDMC researchers run more than 850 active sponsored projects and 500 funded and non-funded clinical trials.

The Harvard-Thorndike Laboratory, the nation's oldest clinical research laboratory, has been located on this site since 1973. BIDMC also shares important clinical and research programs with institutions such as the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Joslin Diabetes Center and Children's Hospital.

For information about the position, please contact Stuart Schnitt, Chief, Division of Cancer Pathology at sjschnitt@bidmc.harvard.edu. Candidates should apply directly to Workday.

Please apply online at hmfphysicians.org. Requisition Number: R0701

Pay Range

$290,000 - $336,000

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.

Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's diagnostic excellence in head and neck pathology while engaging in the academic mission of Harvard Medical School. Responsibilities include providing expert diagnostic services, collaborating with molecular pathologists and oncologists, and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD from an accredited medical school and be board certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP. Applicants must also possess or be eligible for a valid Massachusetts medical license and demonstrate a strong academic trajectory.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Diagnostic pathologyMolecular pathologyAcademic medicine

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $296k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$296k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Massachusetts22 active244 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026
Pathology hiring demand#24 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed
New Pathology listings78 in the last 30 days57 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pathology pay trend−14.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
Performance-Based Incentives

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.