Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks an academically focused clinician for a faculty role in Hematology/Blood & Marrow Transplantation. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research, and will work in a prestigious medical center with unique growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for research collaboration

Supportive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completion of residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology required.
• KY Medical Licensure within 30 days of appointment needed.

Responsibilities

• Focus on hematologic malignancies and patient-oriented research.
• Teach residents and fellows in the division.
• Contribute to research and potentially lead clinical trials.

Skills

Teaching

Patient care

Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD degree

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant

Requisition Number:

FE03971

Working Title:

Internal Medicine - Hematology, BMT

Department Name:

7H360:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - HEMATOLO

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:

Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education:

MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent

Required Related Experience:

Completion of residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology

Required License/Registration/Certification:

KY Medical Licensure within 30 days of appointment.

Job Summary:

The University of Kentucky and the Markey Cancer Center are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist or Hematologist/Oncologist. Rapid growth in our division necessitates additions to our faculty team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on hematologic malignancies, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research.

The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky. The UK Markey Cancer Center for a seventh straight year earned a national ranking from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. For the eighth year in a row, UK HealthCare was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky. In our Division of Hematology, including our BMT and Cellular Therapy Program, our mission is to reduce cancer deaths through innovative research, dedicated patient care, and education. We provide access to highly specialized, comprehensive and personalized care, state of the art research and clinical trials. We have a FACT accredited BMT program performing 100+ autologous and allogeneic transplants each year, and we have a rapidly expanding CART cell immunotherapy program. Astrong basic science landscape at the University of Kentucky provides excellent opportunities for research collaborations.

The University of Kentucky offers excellent and comprehensive compensation based on rank and experiences plus outstanding benefits packages. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers excellent schools, outstanding neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family. Outdoor activities and national parks are easily accessible in close proximity, providing an excellent work – life balance.

Applicants should include a letter of interest and current CV. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Jon Tarr, Division Administrator, via email at [e-mail].

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.