Assoc/Full Professor - Division Chief, Hematology & Oncology

About the Institution

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health-related institution in Texas, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions statewide. By providing comprehensive clinical services to over 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.

University Medical Center (UMC) is a 500-bed public, academic medical center serving as the primary teaching hospital for TTUHSC. UMC is the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Albuquerque, the only verified Burn Center between Dallas and Phoenix, and anchors a rapidly expanding cancer enterprise serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

About the Role

TTUHSC is seeking an accomplished, visionary physician-leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Hematology & Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of the UMC TLC² Foundation Cancer Center. This role offers a career-defining opportunity to lead a premier multidisciplinary oncology program in a new 124,000 sq. ft. comprehensive academic cancer center, which includes:

• Advanced radiation oncology
• Infusion & chemotherapy services
• Outpatient adult and pediatric oncology clinics
• Two pharmacies: dedicated infusion pharmacy and specialty pharmacy
• Dedicated research space and clinical trials infrastructure (Phase I-III)
• Integrative medicine services: acupuncture, massage, art/music therapy, yoga, and nutrition

The selected leader will shape cancer care for over 3 million people across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, aligning with TTUHSC’s Rural Cancer Collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for the Division, the Cancer Center, and the service line.
• Develop a premier multidisciplinary oncology program recognized regionally.
• Direct multi-disciplinary clinical services spanning pediatric through adult care, including surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care, and additional subspecialties.
• Increase clinical trials (Phase I-III) and strengthen collaborations with NCI-, DoD-, CPRIT-funded researchers, cooperative groups, and industry-sponsored trials.
• Advance academic scholarship and extramural funding efforts.
• Retain, recruit, mentor, and develop Hematology/Oncology faculty.
• Advise and oversee the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program.
• Engage in direct patient care, including supervision and teaching.

Requirements

• MD/DO.
• ABMS Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• ABMS Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology.
• 5+ years of clinical practice.
• 2+ years of clinical leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical leadership experience.
• 5+ years of research experience.
• Demonstrated success in clinical trials.
• Demonstrated success in scholarship.
• Demonstrated success in extramural funding.

Visa Information

TTUHSC may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions at its sole discretion, subject to approval from the Texas Workforce Commission. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not cover the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Benefits

TTUHSC offers comprehensive benefits to support team members' well-being, including:

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off: holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.
• Retirement plans.
• Wellness programs and a Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.
• Lifelong learning programs, recognition initiatives, and health/wellness resources.
• Additional perks: discounts on gym memberships, travel, technology, entertainment, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Schedule

Full-time position with up to 25% travel required.