Acting Instructor, Oncology (BMT/IMTX Program)
Position Overview
Organization: Medicine, Oncology
Title: Acting Instructor, Oncology (BMT/IMTX Program)
Position Details
Position Description
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Fred Hutch) and the University of Washington (UW) Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology are jointly recruiting a full-time faculty member at the Acting Instructor level. This is a full-time, 12-month service period, annual appointment. The primary appointment will be in the Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutch at the Associate Member level.
The selected individual for the advertised position is expected to participate in a year-long program becoming an expert in BMT/IMTX services at Fred Hutch. This position will rotate through outpatient HCT services (autologous and allogeneic BMT, IMTX, long-term follow up (LTFU)) and inpatient services as primary care providers, spending approximately 9 months in patient contact roles.
While off service, the candidate would have the opportunity to participate in research projects, which will be determined based on identification of mentors and projects.
University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
The Fred Hutch, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation and immunotherapy, Fred Hutch and the UW provide a unique environment for conducting translational research and clinical care. The Fred Hutch, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s, is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.
Anticipated start date would be July 1, 2020.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have an interest in hematopoietic cell transplantation and/or immunotherapy and should have completed a fellowship in hematology or hematology-oncology (or foreign equivalent).
Applicants must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent) and be American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) eligible or certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology (or foreign equivalent). In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Instructions
Applicants should submit a C.V., statement of clinical and research interests, personal statement addressed to Laura St. Germain,.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information,
gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
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opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and
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