Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor.

American Society of Hematology; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) seek an exceptional candidate for a full‑time academic hematology position. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care, with a focus on classical hematology, thrombosis, and malignant hematology within a collaborative, translational research environment.

Ideal candidates will have MD, ABIM hematology/hematology-oncology eligibility or certification, and a strong interest in education of fellows, residents, and

Qualifications

• MD degree required and ABIM eligible or certified in Hematology or Hematology-Oncology.
• Strong commitment to academic medicine and clinical teaching.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and translational research.
• Involvement in fellowship teaching and medical student education.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care in classical hematology at UPMC/UPMC-affiliated facilities.
• Offer consultation on complex hemostasis and thrombosis cases in the context of surgeries, transplantation, and maternal-fetal medicine.
• Engage in translational and basic research, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary programs.
• Participate in Division and department scientific conferences and mentoring of trainees.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Research

Education

MD

Job description

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Assistant, Associate Professor or Full Professor of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

Company/Institution:

Company/Institution: The University of Pittsburgh and The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Department:

Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Classical Hematology

Location:

Degree Requirements:

Degree Requirements: MD Salary: Not available

Job Type:

Job Type: Faculty Posted: August 12, 2026

Job Setting:

Job Setting: Hospital/Clinical Facility Application Period: August 12, 2026-February 12, 2027

The Division of Classical Hematology, in the Department of Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is seeking an exceptional candidate who is focused on a full-time academic practice in classical hematology. The position involves outpatient and inpatient care at UPMC involving a portfolio focused on classical hematology, including consultation on complex hemostasis and thrombosis cases in the setting of advanced surgeries, organ transplantation, and high-risk maternal fetal medicine. Areas of academic interest that fit particularly well with the current priorities of our division include, but are not limited to, thrombosis and malignancy, sickle cell and hemoglobinopathies, bleeding and thrombosis in women, and platelet disorders with a focus on inherited bleeding disorders. Candidates in this division with interests in research would have access to an established and high-impact Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, and Blood Vascular Medicine Institute (led by Dr. Stephen Y. Chan MD, PhD). This institute offers an unparalleled environment for hematologists seeking to advance patient care, basic, translational, and clinical science, and innovation at the intersection of hematology, thrombosis, vascular biology, and cardiovascular medicine. Physicians would have opportunities to participate in groundbreaking translational research, investigator-initiated clinical trials, and multi-disciplinary programs focused on thrombosis, hemostasis, sickle cell disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardio-oncology, and vascular complications of cancer and cancer therapies (together with UPMC Hillman Cancer, led by Dr. John C. Byrd, MD a practicing hematologist). Faculty benefit from exceptional research infrastructure, robust NIH-, foundation-, and private philanthropy-funded programs, a NIH-supported T32 post-doctoral training grant, a diverse referral population spanning Western Pennsylvania and beyond, and a culture that supports innovation, mentorship, and career development [vmi.pitt.edu]. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in patient care and have a strong interest in working in an academic environment with exceptional opportunities for clinical practice, teaching and research. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and translational research collaboration and teaching at all levels of medical education are available. Additionally, support for competitive start-up packages to support early and mid-level researchers exist for qualified individuals. Candidates must be ABIM eligible or certified in Hematology or Hematology-Oncology. The faculty member will be expected to participate in the teaching and training of Hematology and Medical Oncology fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as contribute to the Division's annual Scientific Conferences. The Division of Classical Hematology along with the Division of Hematology-Oncology has a combined fellowship program with a strong record of training fellows who have gone on to full-time academic positions, as well as leadership positions in Biotechnology companies. Clinical activities will include attending the inpatient hematology consultation service, the outpatient non-malignant hematology clinic at UPMC, and the federally funded Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania, which has access to multiple clinical resources as well as a vast array of diagnostic tools & cutting-edge laboratory studies. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

About the Employer

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is a world-renowned, integrated health care delivery and finance system. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is consistently recognized for its clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. UPMC, a $28 billion global health enterprise with 42 hospitals, 800 outpatient sites and a health insurance division serving over 4.5 million members, provides comprehensive services to patients in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio. The partnership of UPMC with the University of Pittsburgh provides a unique environment to drive cutting-edge research, education, and advancing clinical care. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of its diverse communities, UPMC provides more than $1 billion every year in community benefits. UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, its flagship hospital, is consistently ranked as one of the America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. In 2026, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside will open a new 17-story inpatient tower which will unite UPMC's world-renowned clinical expertise for a full range of medical and surgical services.

Contact Information

Linda Mazefsky
Medical Arts Building
3708 Fifth Avenue Office 503
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 USA
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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affluent Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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