Assistant or Associate Professor (Academic Track)

About the Job

The division invites applications for an Academic track position, with a focus in clinical care and translational research specifically focused on benign hematology, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants will be expected to participate in clinical research and publish results in peer reviewed journals, in addition to caring for patients on the inpatient and outpatient units of the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. Applicants will also be expected to participate in the education of trainees including medical students, residents and fellows. Priority programs for the division at this time include complex coagulation and general benign hematology but qualified candidates with other interests in pediatric hematology are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Requirements include an M.D. degree, completion of a fellowship in pediatric hematology‑oncology and board certification or board eligibility in the subspecialty.

About the Department

The Division of Hematology‑Oncology provides a rich and cooperative environment for the care of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disease. The division has long‑standing interests in the development and testing of new agents for both leukemias and solid tumors, including immune‑based cellular therapies, and cancer survivorship. The University of Minnesota serves as a Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trial Network Center within the Children’s Oncology Group. The division has a growing program in benign hematology with a strong emphasis on complex coagulation disorders and red cell disorders. We have strong collaborative multi‑departmental and multi‑divisional translational research and clinical efforts focused on integrating novel findings and addressing healthcare inequities to advance the field of benign hematology. A major focus is the support of the cardiovascular surgery program and the complex coagulation management of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $173,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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Diversity

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Employment Requirements

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world‑renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.