Academic Hematology Physician (Myeloma)

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional Hematologist with a focus on hematologic malignancies, specifically myeloma with an interest in cancer research, to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence, research focus and an interest in education as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience. An interest in cellular therapy and therapeutic clinical trials is desired, and health services research is also considered. Priority areas include genomics, precision medicine and cancer therapeutics. This position is full or part time, 80%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles: Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Professor (CHS), Associate Professor (CHS), or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Oncology or Hematology is required by the appointment start date.
• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)Certification required.
• Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.
• MD, DO, or equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
• For an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS or CT Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS or CT Track.
• Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in malignant hematologic conditions, myeloma.
• Experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain extramural funding.
• Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Clinical expectations include providing direct patient care at UW Hospitals and Clinics locations in Madison, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending. This includes proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.
• Academic expectations include protected time to develop and teach a research or education program and to engage in related scholarly activity.
• Our providers participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.
• Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track or Clinician Teacher (CT) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.
• An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
• Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.
• The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.
• The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding to continue/develop their research.

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees