Join in a bold mission to transform healthcare | Faculty Position | Grow professionally and personally

About Knight Cancer Institute:

The Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology currently has over 110 faculty and is comprised of programs in the general hematology, solid tumor oncology, bone marrow transplant & cellular therapy, hematological malignancies, and palliative medicine. The Division also oversees faculty in a number of community practices, known as Community Hematology and Oncology (CHO), and maintains a strong collaboration with the VA Medical Center, linked to the main campus by a skybridge.  Our clinical practices enroll more than 5,000 new patients each year.

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Function/Duties of Position

• Participate in the education of medical students and house staff in accordance with assignments to the department by the Curriculum Committee and Chair
• Care of patients with hematologic and oncologic disease
• Establish and maintain a program of scholarly activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes,
• Participate in administrative committees and councils of OHSU as approved by the Chair and Division Head
• Engage in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups with knowledge and consent of the Chair and Division Head
• It is anticipated a clinical faculty position will be made up of the following components: Clinical, Teaching Research/Academic, and Service. Academic rank will be based on qualifications.

Required QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD
• Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon
• Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Board eligible/certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
• Demonstrated background, focus, and drive to excel, as well as the desire to deliver the best care possible to cancer patient in a clinical research environment
• Proven track record of teaching, basic, clinical or population research and excellent patient care
• Proven success in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
• History of success in obtaining extramural funds for clinical trials and/or basic science research

About Oregon Health and Science University

REMOVING THE BURDEN OF CANCER

At the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, we’re driven by a single mission: to end cancer aswe know it. Careers at the Knight Cancer Institute are rewarding, and each person here is doing important work. In addition to caring for people experiencing cancer, our institute is also dedicated to the field of cancer research to learn more about how to prevent and treat these diseases. We are a connected and supportive team, and we’d love to talk to you about opportunities here for a successful career filled with growth opportunities!

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is part of Oregon Health & Science University, the state’s only academic medical center, and we are the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center between Seattle and Sacramento. Our team provides the very best personalized care for people experiencing cancer, and we support the families, friends, and caregivers who share our desire to make the cancer journey as comfortable as possible.

Our guiding principles state that we are bold; we are supportive; and we are a connectedteam. Our focus is our patients, and helping them in their journey with cancer, while researching ways to prevent, detect, and treat these diseases even more effectively. Our mission is rooted in the goal of removing the burden of cancer from the world.

Our primary campuses are located in southern Portland, Oregon, a vibrant, artistic, andbeautiful place to live. As a part of the scenic Pacific Northwest, Portland offers something for everyone: good food, entertainment, and a delightful climate, with some of the best recreational opportunities in the world. We have world-class school systems for our families, and a quality of life that is unsurpassed. If you haven’t visited Portland, by all means come and check us out!

We are looking for people who share our passion for compassionate, personalized care; leading-edge cancer research; prevention education; early detection; survivorship care; and who enjoy our team-based approach to all we do. If this sounds like you, please apply. We might be a perfect next step in your career.