Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology (Open Rank Tenure System Faculty) - Department of Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division Chief will provide strategic, academic, clinical, and operational leadership for all activities within the Division of Hematology/Oncology, ensuring alignment with the missions of the Department of Medicine, the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and UI Health. The successful candidate will be an accomplished physician-scientist, clinician-investigator, or academic physician with a national reputation in hematology and/or oncology. The Chief will be responsible for promoting clinical excellence, expanding research programs, advancing educational initiatives, recruiting and developing faculty, and fostering a collaborative culture that supports innovation and academic achievement.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
Board certification in Medical Oncology, Hematology, or Hematology and Medical Oncology.
Qualification for appointment in the tenure system at the Associate Professor or Professor level within the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Demonstrated leadership experience within an academic medical center, cancer center, or healthcare organization.
Distinguished record of clinical excellence, scholarship, and academic achievement.
Evidence of successful mentoring, faculty development, and educational leadership.
Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding and supporting research growth.
Experience managing complex clinical, research, and educational programs.
Eligible for a State of Illinois Medical License, State of Illinois Controlled Substance License, DEA License, and BLS Certification.
Eligible for medical staff privileges at UI Health.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic vision that advances the Division's clinical, research, and educational missions.
Lead faculty recruitment, retention, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and accountability.
Represent the Division within the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, UI Health, and external professional organizations.
Provide leadership for comprehensive hematology and oncology clinical programs.
Maintain an active clinical practice and promote excellence in patient-centered care.
Expand access to specialized hematologic and oncologic services and identify opportunities for programmatic growth.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Maintain a nationally recognized record of scholarly achievement and academic contributions.
Foster growth in translational, clinical, population health, and laboratory-based research programs.
Support faculty in securing federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored research funding.
Promote interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Illinois Cancer Center and other institutional partners.
Support excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education.
Provide leadership and mentorship for fellows, residents, and medical students.
Partner with fellowship leadership to ensure compliance with ACGME standards and maintain a robust learning environment.
Encourage faculty engagement in teaching, mentoring, and educational scholarship.
Manage divisional finances, clinical operations, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
Ensure responsible stewardship of divisional resources in support of strategic goals.
Establish metrics and accountability measures to evaluate divisional performance.
Collaborate with Department, College, Cancer Center, and Health System leadership to support institutional priorities.