Assistant Professor, Benign Hematology

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Virginia is seeking candidates with an interest in classical or non-malignant hematology for an Open Rank, Open Track faculty position.

The Classical Hematology Program at UVA is a dedicated team of physicians with expertise in caring for patients with a vast array of hematologic conditions, including disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis, anemias, platelets disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, and other rare hematologic diseases. The successful candidate is expected to be a clinically active member of our team, providing care to adult patients in both in the outpatient setting at the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center at UVA as well as attending on the inpatient hematology consult service. The successful candidate will further current scholarly achievements through clinical and/or translational research opportunities. Participation in student, resident and fellow teaching is required and opportunities are abundant . We are located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, which is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the US.

Candidates must have a MD or equivalent degree and be board certified/eligible in Hematology. Board certification in Internal Medicine is encouraged. Rank and compensation are contingent upon qualifications and expertise.

Complete applications will include Cover letter, updated CV, statement of academic/research interests and contact information for at least three references (reference contact will not happen until after interview has been conducted)

Please contact Dr. Kelly Davidson with questions at km6ft@virginia.edu.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu

The successful candidate will pass a background check and pre-employment health screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Interested individuals should have a strong interest in an academic medicine career as demonstrated by experience with research and/or medical education

-Strong clinical skills in classical (non-malignant) hematology are required and interest in clinical investigation and/or translational collaborations is encouraged

Responsibilities

-The successful candidate will be responsible for the outpatient clinical care of patients with a variety of non-malignant hematologic diseases

-The successful candidate will be responsible for attending on the inpatient hematology consult service on an intermittent basis

-The successful candidate will be responsible for the education and evaluation of medical students, medicine residents, hematology/oncology fellows, and advanced practitioners as well as other learners within the health system.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The University will perform background checks and a health screen on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu

How to Apply:

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday , and search for ‘ R0035912 ' . Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘ R0035912 .’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.