Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah invites applications for a faculty member at Associate or Full Professor to lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will foster collaboration across research projects with potential for significant clinical impact.

Candidates should have a strong track record in mentoring early-stage investigators, leading clinical trials (investigator-initiated

Qualifications

• Hold an M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Hematology or Oncology; eligibility for Utah license.
• Strong track record leading clinical trials, including multicenter studies and investigator-initiated trials.
• Experience mentoring early-stage clinical investigators and building translational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program with a focus on translational and clinical research.
• Mentor fellows and junior faculty; foster collaboration across divisions and trials.
• Oversee and participate in investigator-initiated and multicenter clinical trials.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Clinical trials

Translational research

Education

MD/DO with board cert in Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program

Department

00847 - Hematology

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

When filled

Details

The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking to recruit a faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to lead the Myeloid Malignancies Program. The selected individual will be expected to be highly collaborative and boost the Myeloid Malignancies Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring early-stage clinical investigators, including Heme/Onc fellows, to develop a robust translational myeloid malignancies program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Additionally, candidates should have a strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator initiated and multicenter cooperative group clinical trials. This position is based primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospital. There is also the possibility for a highly talented candidate to become Associate Chief of Clinical Research for the division.

Minimum Qualifications

Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent degree) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology with or without a PhD; possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License; with initiative, curiosity and demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment.

Applicants should have a superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program that addresses myeloid malignancies with a focus on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.

Mission and Environment

The mission of the Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is to provide state of the art diagnostics and treatment in an environment of compassionate care to patients with hematologic cancer and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 25 full-time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties, who are also engaged in a broad spectrum of clinical, translational and basic research in Hematology. We are in a growth trajectory and look to expand our programs through high quality, innovation and dedication to the needs of our catchment population in the Mountain West. We are committed to fostering a stimulating and collegial workplace and provide competitive start-up and compensation packages. As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers cultural diversity, a broad range of music and theatre, as well as access to high alpine hiking and world-class skiing within less than 45 minutes. For more information on living in Utah, please visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php . The University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in the Intermountain West, provide an excellent research environment. State of the art resources are available on-site spanning from world-class transgenic facilities, genome-wide scanning technologies to drug development platforms, pharmacology and toxicology. The scientific environment in the Division and the wider University is vibrant and extremely collaborative. All clinical facilities are in close physical proximity to laboratories in the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

U of U Health Philosophy

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit your CV with mm/yyyy format for start and end dates.

Open Date

07/09/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

PRN03613F

Type

Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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• How did you hear about this position? - University of Utah web page - Online - University of Utah employee referral - Career Services / Job Fair - Community / Government Agency - Other (Open Ended Question)
• One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
  • Yes
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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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