Bone Marrow Transplant - Program Director - University of Florida

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Bone Marrow Transplant Program Director at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time faculty clinical investigator clinician-research track position for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. This position seeks an ABIM certified (or eligible) hematologist-oncologist with experience in hematologic malignancies and blood and marrow transplantation and an active interest in the development and conduct of clinical trials.  This individual will have a primarily clinical assignment, but will also be expected to develop, conduct, and participate in clinical trials and other collaborative research involving patients with hematologic malignancies, blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular immunotherapy. Our Hematologic Malignancy/BMT/Cell Therapy group is a charter Core Center of the Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network for 20 years, has been FACT-accredited since 2000, is one of 12 centers in the LLS Beat AML consortium, and has had consistent growth in patient volumes, while achieving superior outcomes. Our group conducts a number of investigator-initiated clinical trials and first in human trials of BMT with dendritic cell vaccines manufactured in our Cancer Center GMP facility.

The successful candidate will ideally have the training and some experience in developing investigator-initiated clinical trials and interacting with laboratory scientists for translational research.  Resources provided are competitive salary, protected time, and the resources of the Cancer Center clinical research office, which provides study coordinators, regulatory support, and biostatistical support. We have a culture that strongly supports conduct of clinical trials, and we enter nearly 15% of all new patients to treatment interventional trials.

Faculty in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology are members of the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in North Central Florida. The center is also the only NCI-Designated Cancer Center based at a public university in Florida. The UFHCC blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with members from 11 of the 16 colleges at the University of Florida (UF). UF is listed as one of the nation's top five public research universities, according to the 2023 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report ranked UF Health Shands Hospital among the nation’s Top 50 in 9 adult and 3 pediatric specialties, including cancer (#33).

Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research training through support from the UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research.  Clinical research support is provided by the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office. Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, good verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow’s doctors.

The Program Director (PD) will lead all aspects of the BMT program including education, research, accreditation, and clinical programming. The BMT Director will serve as the Program Director for both adult and pediatric hematopoietic cellular therapy in accordance with FACT-JACIE Standards and other state and federal regulations.  The BMT Director will provide leadership for administrative and clinical operations, compliance of program with Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT) standards and other regulations/policies.

Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

The Gainesville area has superb weather, inexpensive living, nationally ranked public schools, and multiple year-round indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.

Tenure accruing and non-tenure accruing tracks are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

About Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is home to Florida's largest and oldest university and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is also the largest city in Alachua County and is the county seat, with approximately 269,000 residents county-wide. The city provides a full range of municipal services, including cultural and nature services and necessary administrative services to support these activities. Additionally, Gainesville is home to a regional transit system, a regional airport, and a 72-par championship golf course. Gainesville is known for the preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, and the city's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. It is a hidden gem in North Central Florida, within a couple of hours of major cities such as Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. We are in a central location to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a couple hours' drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. We have warm weather much of the year, allowing for year-round outdoor activities. Due to the diverse atmosphere generated by The University of Florida and UF Health Shands, the leading employers in Gainesville, the city is also a wonderful place to raise a family.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.