Multiple Myeloma Hematologist

About the role

The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking to recruit a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, DOQ, to be an integral member of the Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Program primarily focused on clinical trial development and accrual of patients with multiple myeloma.

Responsibilities

• Superb clinical skill set with extensive experience treating patients with plasma cell dyscrasias including smoldering myeloma, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, and Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia.
• Strong track record of clinical trial participation as a principal investigator.
• Experience writing and leading investigator-initiated trials with novel therapeutic approaches.
• Highly collaborative and able to boost the already strong clinical Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Program with a variety of research projects with high potential for clinical impact.
• Experience supervising a talented multi-disciplinary clinical staff, including advanced practice clinicians (APC), pharmacists, and clinical/research coordinators.
• Experience with cooperative group, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored trial participation.
• Successful record of obtaining intra- and extramural funding from federal, foundation, and pharmaceutical sources.

Requirements

• MD or DO 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.
• Initiative, curiosity, and demonstrated capabilities within an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: MD or DO 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.

Benefits

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 31 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 work place and provide competitive start-up and compensation packages.

Schedule

This position will practice primarily out of the Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Hospital.

Pay

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health 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).