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

MD Anderson • Houston, TX

328d • $223,241 - $268,672 • 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 creating an appropriate research and teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialties of pediatric oncology, clinical trials research, and in areas appropriate to the faculty member's training. Additionally, the faculty member will participate in developing world-class operations that care for patients with cancer, leading multiple innovative clinical trials, writing high-impact papers, obtaining peer-reviewed and other funding, and developing educational programs for residents, fellows, and visiting 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical trial expertise in patient care management.
• Create a research and teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students.
• Lead multiple innovative clinical trials.
• Write high-impact papers and obtain peer-reviewed funding.
• Develop educational programs for residents, fellows, and visiting physicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Wellness programs
• Time off
• Savings and retirement benefits
• Relocation support
• Incentive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees