Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Hematology Oncology

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a fellowship-trained Hematologist/Oncologist to join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. The successful candidate will conduct physical exams, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a medical team.

This position offers the chance to mentor medical students and residents while providing care in a state-of-the-art cancer center. Compensation will align with qualifications and institutional pay plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.
• Completion of USMLE Step 3.
• Board-eligible in Hematology or Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams.
• Develop and manage treatment regimens.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient communication

Chemotherapy management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Extended Job Title

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor, Hematology Oncology

Position Description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a fellowship‑trained Hematologist/Oncologist in Lubbock, Texas to work at the University Medical Center (UMC) TLC² Foundation Cancer Center.

UMC is a 500‑bed public academic medical center serving a 9,400‑transfer catchment area from 157 counties across 260,000 square miles. The UMC’s new 124,000‑sq. ft. comprehensive academic cancer center opened on April 20, 2026, and offers advanced radiation oncology, infusion & chemotherapy services, outpatient adult and pediatric oncology clinics, dedicated infusion and specialty pharmacies, research space, clinical trials infrastructure, and integrative medicine services.

Major/Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams with review of medical history and lab/diagnostic testing.
• Develop and manage customized treatment regimens including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care.
• Communicate with patients and family members regarding diagnoses, testing, and treatment options.
• Perform specialty‑specific procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide patient care a minimum of 8 half‑days with an expected volume of 10–12 patients per half‑day.
• Participate in training and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.
• Completion of USMLE Step 3.
• Board‑eligible in Hematology or in the process of completing an ACGME‑accredited Hematology Fellowship, or board‑eligible in Oncology or in the process of completing an ACGME‑accredited Oncology Fellowship.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate with the qualifications of the individual selected and the institutional pay plan. For additional information, refer to the institutional pay plan website: https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Benefits

• Health Plans – Supplemental Coverage Options; individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.