Faculty.Professor.Professor - Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

16d

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Division of Malignant Hematology/Medical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for full-time faculty appointments at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Appointments may be in the appointment or tenure stream, as applicable. The position offers opportunities in translational research and clinical care, along with research, direct patient care, teaching, and mentoring of students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate will develop an active research program focused on genomics and novel approaches to treating malignant hematology. The faculty member will work closely with division members and disease teams and develop collaborations with researchers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Responsibilities are allocated as follows: Research 80%, Teaching (School of Medicine) 5%, Service 10%, and Administrative 5%. Academic appointment and salary depend on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• MD degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible physician or physician scientist.
• Established investigator with a proven track record in extramural NIH funding.
• Strong publication record.
• For Assistant Professor: three or more years of experience in related scientific research; obtained or demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding; dissemination of results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; significant teaching experience; and capacity for sustained career development, promotion, and tenure.
• For Associate Professor: five or more years of experience in related scientific research; independent external research funding and a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications; significant teaching experience; and capacity for sustained, impactful, independent scholarly contributions and leadership.
• For Professor: five to seven years of service as Associate Professor; authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field; effective teaching skills; and superior stature through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop an active research program focused on genomics and novel approaches to malignant hematology treatments.
• Conduct research; the position allocates 80% of responsibilities to research.
• Provide teaching in the School of Medicine; the position allocates 5% of responsibilities to teaching.
• Provide service; the position allocates 10% of responsibilities to service.
• Perform administrative responsibilities; the position allocates 5% of responsibilities to administration.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Teach and mentor students, residents, and fellows.
• Work closely with members of the division and disease teams.
• Develop collaborations with members of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center research programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree