Faculty position, Department of Oncology - Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care

Faculty-Level Clinician Scientist Position

We seek a highly motivated, faculty-level (clinician scientist track) candidate at the Associate or Assistant Member level with training in hematology-oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine, a proven track of excellence in academic potential, and a strong interest in palliative/supportive care in patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses including oncologic and hematologic conditions. The preferred candidate should also have experience in mentorship and fellowship training within the academic setting, and in incorporating quality and/or process improvement into daily inpatient/outpatient clinical practice.

The Department of Oncology is comprised of seven Divisions inclusive of Leukemia-Lymphoma, Neuro-oncology, Solid Tumor, Palliative Care & Quality of Life, Cancer Predisposition, Cancer Survivorship, and Molecular Oncology. The Department of Oncology is also closely aligned with the St. Jude NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center, with each Oncology Division providing the opportunity for translation of basic and translation research.

This position will report directly to the Division Director of Quality of Life and Palliative Care. The faculty member will provide patient care services under the leadership of the Division Director, Director of Oncology Clinical Medicine, and the Department of Oncology Chair. The Department of Oncology provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment where faculty members have ample opportunities to participate in clinical, educational, and translational research initiatives. The division has a diverse portfolio of investigator initiated and collaborative studies spanning the areas of communication science, symptom assessment and management, palliative interventional research, implementation science, education, and bereavement. Utilizing quantitative and qualitative methodologies, the division has had a steady track record of high productivity disseminating knowledge via presentations and publications, as well as successful grantsmanship.

The Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration for both clinical and research activities. In addition to serving the Oncology patients/families, the division provides consultation services to patients in the Departments of Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy and Pediatric Medicine. Central to the division are its educational program, robust bereavement program and care-coordination with both home health and palliative/hospice home-based programs. This position will also play an essential role in implementing strategies incorporating clinical education into daily practice to ensure the satisfactory learning experience of Hem-Onc fellows, Palliative Care fellows, residents, and medical school students in Quality of Life and Palliative Care service.

We value diversity among our faculty, are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and women. In the past five years, St. Jude has ranked one of the "Best Workplaces for Women," as well as one of the "Best Workplaces for Diversity." St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Places to Work For" and is No. 9 on the 2018 Glassdoor "Best Place to Work" list for companies with 1,000 or more employees. St. Jude is located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, a vibrant and friendly city at the historic American crossroads of music, trade, food, and culture. Mild winters and beautiful green outdoor spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Cost of living and high quality of life are other attractions; in fact, Money magazine listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. St. Jude facilities and salaries are highly competitive, and a generous start-up and benefit packages are included.

It is essential that candidates have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree and be Board certified or Board-eligible in pediatric hematology-oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine. Successful candidates will have expertise in the areas of hematology and oncology and/or hospice and palliative medicine, research experience, and have a proven track record of academic productivity.

To apply: Submit a CV directly online.