Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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 values candidates who have experience working in diverse settings, and are committed to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program
Department 00847 - Hematology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: When filled
Role Description The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks 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, boosting the 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.
Have a strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator-initiated and multicenter cooperative group trials.
Be based primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospital.
Possess the potential to become Associate Chief of Clinical Research for the division.
Minimum Qualifications
Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology; a Ph.D. is optional.
Possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License.
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and capabilities within an academic environment.
Have a superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program addressing myeloid malignancies, focusing on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.
Mission The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is committed to providing state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment in a compassionate care environment for patients with hematologic cancer and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 25 full-time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties and a broad spectrum of clinical, translational, and basic research. 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 theater, and easy access to high alpine hiking and world-class skiing within less than 45 minutes. For more information on living in Utah, visit
http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php .
Research Environment 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.
Patient Focus The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who commit to fostering and furthering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with diverse student populations and are committed to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.
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, 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, 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 .
Posting Specific Questions
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)
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
No
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
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Position Information Director of Myeloid Malignancies Program
Department 00847 - Hematology
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: When filled
Role Description The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks 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, boosting the 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.
Have a strong track record of leading clinical trials, including investigator-initiated and multicenter cooperative group trials.
Be based primarily at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah Hospital.
Possess the potential to become Associate Chief of Clinical Research for the division.
Minimum Qualifications
Hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent) with board certification in Hematology or Oncology; a Ph.D. is optional.
Possessing or being eligible for a Utah Medical License.
Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and capabilities within an academic environment.
Have a superb clinical skill set with an extensive clinical research program addressing myeloid malignancies, focusing on early Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials.
Mission The Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies is committed to providing state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment in a compassionate care environment for patients with hematologic cancer and non-malignant hematologic conditions. The Division currently has 25 full-time Clinical Faculty members engaged in several subspecialties and a broad spectrum of clinical, translational, and basic research. 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 theater, and easy access to high alpine hiking and world-class skiing within less than 45 minutes. For more information on living in Utah, visit
http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php .
Research Environment 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.
Patient Focus The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who commit to fostering and furthering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with diverse student populations and are committed to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.
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, 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, 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 .
Posting Specific Questions
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)
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
No
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr