Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant
Requisition Number	FE03971
Working Title	Internal Medicine - Hematology, BMT
Department Name	7H360:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - HEMATOLO
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent
Required Related Experience	Completion of residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology
Required License/Registration/Certification	KY Medical Licensure within 30 days of appointment.
Job Summary	The University of Kentucky and the Markey Cancer Center are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist or Hematologist/Oncologist. Rapid growth in our division necessitates additions to our faculty team in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on hematologic malignancies, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research. The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky. The UK Markey Cancer Center for a seventh straight year earned a national ranking from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. For the eighth year in a row, UK HealthCare was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky. In our Division of Hematology, including our BMT and Cellular Therapy Program, our mission is to reduce cancer deaths through innovative research, dedicated patient care, and education. We provide access to highly specialized, comprehensive and personalized care, state of the art research and clinical trials. We have a FACT accredited BMT program performing 100+ autologous and allogeneic transplants each year, and we have a rapidly expanding CART cell immunotherapy program. A strong basic science landscape at the University of Kentucky provides excellent opportunities for research collaborations. The University of Kentucky offers excellent and comprehensive compensation based on rank and experiences plus outstanding benefits packages. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers excellent schools, outstanding neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family. Outdoor activities and national parks are easily accessible in close proximity, providing an excellent work – life balance. Applicants should include a letter of interest and current CV. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Jon Tarr, Division Administrator, via email at jon.tarr@uky.edu.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Academic Keys
   • Latinos in Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • A colleague, friend, and/or family member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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