Faculty Professor - Full-Time at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Translational Science, Cancer Research, Leadership, Communication Skills, Clinical Research, Translational Research, NIH Funding, Grant Writing, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Teaching, Laboratory Experience

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

TC Requisition # 25003145 The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, celebrating its 41st year as a leading center for cancer research, is recruiting outstanding translational science faculty who are working in the field of Cancer Research at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level to join and lead established programs within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Candidates are being recruited to lead and/or be members of Head and Neck Oncology; Malignant Hematology (Myeloma, Leukemia, and Lymphoma), Breast Oncology, Sarcoma, GU Oncology, GI Oncology, and Phase I and Experimental Therapeutics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology and the UPMC Cancer Center. The incumbent will have a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) and will be a member of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Qualified applicants must have an MD and will be BC/BE (Board Certified/Board Eligible) physicians, physician scientists, and established investigators. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals. The candidates should also have experience in cutting-edge clinical and translational research and a strong history of NIH or other peer-reviewed funding. The professorial rank, as well as salary and benefits, will be commensurate with the level of experience. Applicants for Assistant Professor, appointment stream, should have three or more years of experience in related scientific research; have obtained or demonstrate the ability to obtain external research funding; have disseminated results through peer-reviewed publications and other scientific forums; have significant teaching experience; and demonstrate the capacity for sustained career development, promotion, and tenure. Applicants for Associate Professor, appointment stream, should have five or more years of experience in related scientific research; have independent external research funding and a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications; have significant teaching experience; and demonstrate the capacity for sustained, impactful, and independent scholarly contributions and leadership. Applicants for Professor, non-tenure, tenure-stream, and tenured, will have served five to seven years as Associate Professor. The rank of professor recognizes the attainment of authoritative knowledge and reputation in a recognized field of learning and the achievement of effective teaching skills. The professor should have attained superior stature in their field through scholarship, professional practice, and leadership in professional and learned organizations. The candidate should have a strong commitment to collaborating with other clinical, translational, and population scientists and have the necessary skills for grant writing and producing peer-reviewed publications. Successful candidates will have an MD, a PhD, both degrees, or equivalent, and relevant laboratory and leadership experience. Preferential consideration will be given to those from NCI-designated cancer centers with scientific programs or other leadership experience. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and apply to requisition number 25003145 via https://www.join.pitt.edu.

Responsibilities

The faculty professor will join and lead established programs within the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, focusing on translational science research in various oncology areas such as Head and Neck, Hematology, Breast, Sarcoma, GU, and GI Oncology. Responsibilities include conducting cutting-edge clinical and translational research, securing external funding, and collaborating with diverse scientific teams.