Division Chief, Hematology & Oncology — Academic Leader

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking an accomplished, visionary physician-leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Hematology & Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine. This candidate will also serve as the Medical Director of the University Medical Center (UMC) TLC² Foundation Cancer Center.

TTUHSC is nationally recognized for innovative research, education, and patient care. UMC is a 500-bed public, academic medical center with a catchment area covering 260,000 square miles, receiving 9,400 transfers from 157 counties. It is the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Albuquerque, the only verified Burn Center between Dallas and Phoenix, and the primary teaching hospital of TTUHSC. Together, they anchor a rapidly expanding cancer enterprise serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

About the Role

The selected leader will assume a significant leadership role, anchored by UMC’s new 124,000 sq. ft. Comprehensive Academic Cancer Center, which opened on April 20th, 2026. The center features:

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

A strong philanthropic base supports the center, galvanized by the community’s desire for exceptional care closer to home. Leadership must be visionary as both UMC and TTUHSC strive to impact cancer care for more than 3 million people across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, in alignment with TTUHSC’s Rural Cancer Collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for the Division, the Center, and the service line.
• Continue development of a premier multidisciplinary oncology program recognized regionally.
• Direct multi-disciplinary clinical services, spanning pediatric through adult, inclusive of surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care, and additional subspecialties, toward a team-oriented, patient-focused program.
• Increase clinical trials (Phase I–III) and strengthen collaborations with NCI-, DoD-, CPRIT-funded researchers, cooperative groups, and industry-sponsored trials.
• Advance academic scholarship efforts while increasing extramural funding.
• Retain, recruit, mentor, and develop Hematology/Oncology faculty.
• Advise and provide oversight of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program.
• Lead as a practitioner, engage in direct patient care through ongoing clinical practice, inclusive of supervision and teaching.

Travel required: Up to 25%.

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.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support well-being. Key benefits include:

• 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.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives.
• Special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses.
• Access to state-of-the-art software and facilities.
• Discounts on travel, technology, entertainment, and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond.