Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant

Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant


Requisition Number
FE03971


Working Title
Internal Medicine - Hematology, BMT


Department Name
7H360:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - HEMATOLO


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Completion of residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology



Required License/Registration/Certification

KY Medical Licensure within 30 days of appointment.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky and the Markey Cancer Center are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist or Hematologist/Oncologist. Rapid growth in our division necessitates additions to our faculty team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on hematologic malignancies, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research.



The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky. The UK Markey Cancer Center for a seventh straight year earned a national ranking from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. For the eighth year in a row, UK HealthCare was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky. In our Division of Hematology, including our BMT and Cellular Therapy Program, our mission is to reduce cancer deaths through innovative research, dedicated patient care, and education. We provide access to highly specialized, comprehensive and personalized care, state of the art research and clinical trials. We have a FACT accredited BMT program performing 100+ autologous and allogeneic transplants each year, and we have a rapidly expanding CART cell immunotherapy program. Astrong basic science landscape at the University of Kentucky provides excellent opportunities for research collaborations.



The University of Kentucky offers excellent and comprehensive compensation based on rank and experiences plus outstanding benefits packages. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers excellent schools, outstanding neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family. Outdoor activities and national parks are easily accessible in close proximity, providing an excellent work – life balance.



Applicants should include a letter of interest and current CV. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Jon Tarr, Division Administrator, via email at jon.tarr@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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