FULL PROF

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The University of Florida seeks a Chief for its Division of Hematology & Oncology. The Division includes more than 40 clinical faculty members and 15 fellows across Medical Oncology, Classical Hematology, and Hematologic Malignancy, Transplant and Cellular Therapy. It provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for solid tumors and benign and malignant blood disorders, including advanced transplant and cellular therapies. Its cellular therapy program has achieved FACT reaccreditation across all aspects of the program. The Chief will establish and implement a strategic vision for the Division’s research, clinical, educational, and faculty-development missions. The role combines divisional leadership and administrative oversight with a commitment to maintaining an independently funded research program. The Chief will build a program of NIH-funded investigators, partner with UF Health Cancer Institute leadership, advance clinical programs and research, oversee education and training, and provide fiscal and operational stewardship. Academic rank and track will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Division is part of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute, Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer institute based at a public university. The University of Florida is a major public research institution with an integrated academic health center, UF Health Shands Hospital, an NIH Clinical and Translational Science Institute, disease-focused centers, and graduate and postdoctoral training programs. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation. The cover letter should describe research accomplishments and funding history, leadership and mentoring experience, and a vision for building a collaborative program of NIH-funded investigators. A final candidate must provide an official transcript upon hire. International degrees must be evaluated by an approved NACES credentialing service. A health assessment is required.

Requirements

MD or equivalent medical degree, with appropriate specialty qualifications in hematology and/or medical oncology.
Distinguished physician-investigator record, including significant peer-reviewed scholarship and sustained NIH or equivalent extramural funding as an independent investigator.
Active research program and commitment to maintaining extramural research support while serving as Chief.
Evidence of effective leadership, program development, building and retaining high-performing teams, fostering a positive work environment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and career development of faculty and trainees.
Academic accomplishments appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement a strategic vision advancing the Division’s research, clinical, educational, and faculty-development missions.
Build and grow a program of NIH-funded investigators through recruitment, retention, mentorship, and faculty development, while assessing workforce needs.
Maintain an active, independently funded research program supported by sustained NIH or equivalent peer-reviewed extramural funding.
Partner with UF Health Cancer Institute leadership to align recruitment and research priorities, develop collaborative programs, and expand basic, translational, and clinical investigation.
Advance hematology and oncology clinical programs by integrating high-quality patient care with clinical trials and investigator-initiated research; oversee quality, operational sustainability, and accreditation readiness, including FACT.
Oversee and strengthen fellowship education and the Division’s contributions to resident, medical student, and research training.
Foster a collaborative environment supporting faculty achievement, academic advancement, and leadership development.
Provide administrative and fiscal stewardship, identify workforce and operational risks, advocate for resources, and collaborate across the academic health system to align divisional resources with strategic priorities.