Hematology Academic Physician

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time professor, associate or assistant level professor (CHS) hematologist, with a focus on classical (non-malignant) hematology to join our faculty.

The research focus could include health services or clinical trial research.

The Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes 68 faculty, 31 Advanced Practice Providers, and 16 Fellows.

The division's faculty lead cutting-edge basic and translational research programs in classical and malignant hematology, cellular therapy, cancer biology, cancer prevention and screening, and medical oncology.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world.

Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 270,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Duties include 60% direct patient care at the Eastpark Medical Center and UW Health's main campus, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending; proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants; 40% protected time to develop and teach a research or education program and to engage in related scholarly activity.

The primary clinical practice will include inpatient, consult and ambulatory care at UW Hospital and Clinic locations.

Responsibilities of the candidate will include clinical duties, research, the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, and potential outreach service activities.

The successful candidate will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

The successful candidate will provide direct patient care, lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

The University of Wisconsin has multiple well-established classical hematology initiatives.

These include an endowed comprehensive sickle cell disease program, a comprehensive bleeding disorders program, and an inherited bone marrow failure program.

The sickle cell disease program is a member of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers.

The university also hosts the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), funded by a National Institutes' of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA).

ICTR can provide opportunities for junior and mid-career faculty to develop and nurture research skills and to provide mentorship.

The division also holds a hematology-specific T32 training grant to mentor pre- and post-doctoral candidates pursuing hematology research.

Outside of the division, faculty can collaborate with university colleagues through the Wisconsin Blood Cancer Research Institute (WBCRI) and the Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC).

The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and opportunities to collaborate with basic, translational and clinical researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus.

Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required

Terminal Degree

MD, DO or equivalent

Qualifications:

Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in benign hematologic conditions.

Experience in clinical, translational or basic science research, with a track record of successful publications in peer reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and current or high potential to obtain extramural funding.

Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

License/Certification:

Required

ABIM - American Board of Internal Medicine Certification

Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Hematology Oncology or Medical Oncology

Eligible or licensed to practice medicine in Wisconsin

Work Type:

Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

Salary:

Negotiable

ANNUAL (12 months)

Salary is negotiable, based on years and types of experience.

Additional Information:

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting.

The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Total compensation targets AAMC benchmarks by rank.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.

The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver.

If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

How to Apply:

Please click "Apply Now" to create a profile.

You will be asked to submit a CV, letter of interest, and the contact information for three professional references.

One of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor.

References will not be contacted without applicant consent.

The assured consideration date is July 10, 2024.

However, we will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

Contact:

Deb Gugel

Relay Access (WTRS): See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Professor(IC009) or Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011) or Professor (CHS)(IC014) or Associate Professor (CHS)(IC015) or Assistant Professor (CHS)(IC016)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/HEM-ONC

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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