Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a clinician-researcher for a faculty position in Hematology/Oncology. This role focuses on clinical trials and innovative treatment strategies for hematologic malignancies, emphasizing collaborative research. Join a prestigious institution known for excellence and impact in the oncology field.

Benefits

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology.
• Experience in hematologic malignancies desired.
• Commitment to service and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical trials and collaborative research.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer clinic.
• Manage patients with hematologic malignancies.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical research

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology

Job description

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped...

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time clinician-research track position for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. This position seeks an ABIM certified (or eligible) hematologist-oncologist with experience in hematologic malignancies and an active interest in the development and conduct of clinical trials. This individual will have a primarily clinical assignment, but will also be expected to develop, conduct and participate in clinical trials and other collaborative research involving patients with hematologic malignancies and cellular immunotherapy. An emphasis on multiple myeloma clinical trials is desired. This is an opportunity to join a program that is a charter core center of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network for 20 years, has been FACT accredited since 2000, and has had consistent growth in patient volumes, while achieving superior outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and be expected to collaborate in a variety of activities including subspecialty and multidisciplinary cancer clinic at the UF Health main campus, cancer case and research conferences, and clinical trials.

The UF Division of Hematology and Oncology is aligned with, and our faculty are members of, the UF Health Cancer Center, providing novel clinical research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care for individuals facing all types of cancer and hematologic diseases. The UF Department of Medicine is a national leader in cancer. UF Health Shands Hospital has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in Florida. In addition, the U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 ranked UF Health Shands Hospital among the nation’s Top 50 in 9 adult and 3 pediatric specialties:

• Cancer (33rd)
• Ear, Nose & Throat (25th)
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (45th)
• Geriatrics (33rd)
• Orthopaedics (45th)
• Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (37th)
• Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery (12th)
• Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology (22nd)
• Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery (27th)

UF Health Shands Hospital was also listed as “high performing” in seven procedures, including colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, heart failure, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, COPD, neurology & neurosurgery, and orthopaedics.

Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research training through support from the UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. Clinical research support is provided by the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office. Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, good verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow’s doctors.

The Gainesville area has superb weather, inexpensive living, nationally ranked public schools, and multiple year-round indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.

Tenure accruing and non-tenure accruing tracks are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology, have an MD degree or equivalent, and be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Final candidate will be required to provide 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 education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply

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