Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Pediatrics - Patient Care

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This clinical faculty position in the division of Pediatrics will have specific clinical expertise in Hematology/Oncology with a specialty in Neuro-Oncology, or Neurology. The role involves providing clinical trial expertise in patient care management and fostering an appropriate research and teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in pediatric oncology, clinical trials research, and related areas. The position also entails participating in the development of world-class operations for cancer patient care, leading innovative clinical trials, publishing high-impact papers, securing funding, and developing educational programs for physicians.

Requirements

Medical degree and residency requirement as defined by the Texas Medical Board.
Completed residency training in an approved American Residency Program or equivalent.
Must be board certified or board eligible in American Board of Pediatrics.
Must be board certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology or foreign equivalent if applicable, or obtain board certification within four years of employment.
At least 2 years experience as Instructor or 5-year post degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or GME trainee.

Nice To Haves

Specialty in Neuro-Oncology, or Neurology.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise in Hematology/Oncology with a specialty in Neuro-Oncology, or Neurology.
Offer clinical trial expertise in patient care management.
Create a research and teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in pediatric oncology and clinical trials research.
Participate in developing world-class operations for cancer patient care.
Lead innovative clinical trials.
Write high-impact papers.
Obtain peer-reviewed and other funding.
Develop educational programs for residents, fellows, and visiting physicians.