Assistant Professor - SOM Oncology Program

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Hematology/Oncology division in Baltimore invites applications for a mid- to senior-level hematologist/oncologist with a focus in myeloma. The position is academic, with expected rank of Assistant Professor or higher.

The appointee will conduct inpatient/outpatient care, engage in clinical and translational research, and contribute to medical education for students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Maryland medical license.
• Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine and hematology/oncology.
• Active interest in clinical/translational research and teaching.
• Experience in inpatient/outpatient hematology/oncology care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient/outpatient consultations and longitudinal patient care.
• Engage in clinical research and teaching medical students and residents.
• Collaborate with clinical and research programs within the cancer center.

Skills

Myeloma focus

Academic research

Clinical teaching

Inpatient care

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job Description

University of Maryland Hematology/Oncology (3-309-1244) The Department of Medicine of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), located in Baltimore, MD, are recruiting for a mid- to senior-level academically oriented hematologist/oncologist for a clinical position with a focus in myeloma, a record of original clinical research, and exceptional clinical and educational skills.

Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher, however, rank and tenure status is dependent on selected candidate’s qualifications.

The expected salary range for Assistant Professors is $200,000 (min) and $425,703 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.

Responsibilities

The essential functions of the position include inpatient/outpatient consultations and longitudinal patient care Unique opportunities exist for collaborations between clinical and research programs, clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, novel cell therapy constructs, and participation in a broad range of teaching initiatives with medical students, house staff, and fellows. Active participation in clinical research is expected.

The appointee should also show potential for superior teaching, service, and research, scholarship, or creative performance, commensurate with the mission of the institution.

Qualifications

Candidates with a strong interest in and/or published literature relating to conducting clinical/translational research are preferred. Interaction with basic and translational scientists is strongly encouraged. Furthermore, candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree and must be board certified or board-eligible by the ABIM in Internal Medicine and hematology and/or medical oncology and be eligible for a medical license in Maryland.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About The Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.