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CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Academic Breast Surgical Pathologist

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Classification Title

CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Academic Breast Surgical Pathologist

Classification Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, board certification in Anatomic Pathology, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Medical license.

Subspecialty fellowship training or extensive experience in Breast pathology is required.

Job Description

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, invites applications for an academic Breast Surgical Pathologist. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment. Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, board certification in Anatomic Pathology, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Medical license.

Subspecialty fellowship training or extensive experience in Breast pathology is required.

The breast pathology service is an integral part of our UF Health Breast Center, which is a National Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer, accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

Our center is comprised of an interdisciplinary team providing patients with leading-edge treatment options and the highest quality and compassionate care. The UF Health System presents a rich diversity of inpatient and outpatient clinical material and consultations.

Primary service responsibilities include sign-out, tumor board and clinical conferences in breast pathology as well as general frozen section and AP call coverage. Opportunity for service in other surgical pathology subspecialties is available and encouraged. The successful applicant will contribute to medical student, resident and fellowship training in accredited programs within Pathology. Scholarly study and investigation in the applicant's area of interest is expected.

Expected Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O. degree, board certification in Anatomic Pathology, and possess or be eligible for a Florida Medical license.

Subspecialty fellowship training or extensive experience in Breast pathology is required.

Preferred: Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Applicants should apply online and include a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Marie Rivera (mriveraz@ufl.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, and copy Stacey Oliver (oliversl@ufl.edu [oliversl@ufl.edu]).

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES):

naces.org.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p. m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform breast surgical pathology sign-outs, participate in tumor boards, and provide general frozen section coverage. Additionally, they will contribute to the training of medical students, residents, and fellows while engaging in scholarly research.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified in Anatomic Pathology with eligibility for a Florida medical license. Subspecialty fellowship training or extensive experience in breast pathology is strictly required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosticsTumor board participationMedical educationFrozen section analysisConsultation servicesAcademic research

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Florida14 active240 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 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 days55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pathology pay trend−10.6% 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.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pathologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
1
$160k
2
$475k-500k
1
$503k
1
$507k

Annual compensation range

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#2

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$262k-$503k
#3

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#4

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$1 - $1M
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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