Assistant / Associate Professor Acute Leukemia

SupportFinity™; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Multiple retirement options

PSLF program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Acute Leukemia to join the Knight Cancer Institute. The role encompasses leading research in CML, MPN, and MDS, managing patient care, and mentoring medical students and residents within the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

The successful candidate will participate in clinical trials, contribute to multidisciplinary teams, and engage in teaching, service, and collaborative activities,

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree required or equivalent.
• Oregon medical license or eligible for licensure.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine required; hematology/oncology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead research in acute leukemia, CML, MPN/MDS within Center for Hematologic Malignancies.
• Manage clinical care for leukemia patients and supervise outpatient/inpatient services.
• Participate in education of medical students and house staff; contribute to teaching rounds.

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Board eligible/certified in Hematology and/or oncology

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor Acute Leukemia

Oregon Health & Science University |

Oregon Health & Science University | Posted Mar 2

Full-time

Portland

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Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research. At the Knight, we are dedicated to alleviating the burden of cancer worldwide. The institute specializes in early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, precision oncology, and cultivating a welcoming and supportive environment for caregivers, researchers, and support personnel.

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team—We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

Function/Duties of Position

The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals and objectives of OHSU and the School of Medicine and include: drive and participate in the research mission of the university, as applied to patients with CML, Leukemia , myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)/myelodysplatic syndrome (MDS), participate in the education of medical students and house staff in accordance with assignments to the department by the Curriculum Committee and Chair; The individual in this position will be a member of the Center for Hematologic Malignancies, a section of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine. The duties of this position support the mission, goals and objectives of OHSU and the University Hospitals and Clinics.

The faculty member will join the myeloid malignancy team with the goal of expanding the basic, translational, and clinical research programs. Responsibilities to include: laboratory and/or clinical investigations of CML, management of patients with CML, and myeloproliferative disease in the outpatient setting; attending on the inpatient hematologic malignancy service with an emphasis on treating patients with leukemia; shared responsibility for on-call coverage; case conferencing with multi-disciplinary teams; coordination of teaching rounds with Fellows and House-staff assigned to the inpatient or outpatient service; growing the CML clinical and research programs; fostering collaborative relationships with referring physicians and organizations; medical direction to CHM Data Managers and Nurse Coordinators’ experience and expertise in the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive CHM databases; development and participation in clinical trials; participating in administrative committees and councils of the OHSU as approved by the Chair and Division Head; engage in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups with knowledge and consent of the Chair and Division Head.

It is anticipated your job will be made up of the following components: Research, Clinical, Teaching, and Service.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• MD OR MD/PhD
• Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon
• Board certified in Internal Medicine
• Board eligible/certified in Hematology and/or oncology

Preferred Qualifications

Proven success working with multi-disciplinary teams, history of training focused on the care of leukemia patients, conducting research in hematologic malignancies, and success in obtaining extramural funds for clinical trials and/or basic science research.

Additional Details

As an OHSU faculty member, you will access robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, wellness support and more.

You’ll Also Find a Commitment To Belonging. OHSU Welcomes Diverse People And Ideas, And We Foster a Culture That Is Inclusive, Equitable And Accepting Of All. We Aim To Help You

• Feel supported.
• Explore well-being programs and resources.
• Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.
• Find fulfillment by balancing work, life and community.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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