Ast/Asc/Full Professor Health Program Fixed Term Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Radiology Osteopathic Medicine 10034711 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Faculty Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Nov 4 2025 Closing at: Nov 4 2027 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1092284
Working/Functional Title Ast/Asc/Full Professor Health Program Fixed Term Position Summary The Chief and Deputy Chief Medical Examiners/Forensic Pathologists will lead the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)’s expanding forensic pathology program, overseeing medicolegal death investigation services for Kent and Ottawa Counties, and providing consultative autopsy expertise for other
Michigan jurisdictions. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan—one of the Midwest’s most vibrant and livable cities—this is an opportunity to shape a modern, accredited medical examiner system within a Big Ten, AAU-member university known for innovation, integrity, and public service. As Chief, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring NAME accreditation standards are upheld, providing leadership in forensic
pathology operations, policy development, and quality assurance. The Chief must be a pathologist certified in Forensic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology (or international equivalent), licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in Michigan, and have a minimum of two years of forensic pathology experience beyond fellowship training. The position includes the authority to appoint and supervise Deputy and
Associate Medical Examiners, ensuring that qualified pathologists are available for autopsy coverage when the Chief is unavailable. The Chief will lead a team currently staffed at 2.5 FTEs, fostering a collegial, academically integrated environment that supports both public service and education. Both roles will perform forensic autopsies, medicolegal death investigations, and related professional services as
required under Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 52.201 et seq). In addition, they contribute to hospital-based pathology, including hospital autopsies, and support the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows. These roles require extensive interaction with county health departments, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, the legal community, and other external partners. The physicians also serve as
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