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Senior Director of Clinical Affairs and Medical Director, Huntsman Cancer Institute

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is seeking an outstanding physician leader to direct the clinical affairs of Huntsman Cancer Institute. The successful candidate will lead the development and support of multidisciplinary cancer services and the implementation of quality evidence-based clinical programs for the care of patients throughout the region. S/he will work with cancer hospital administrators to organize and supervise inpatient and outpatient clinical services, serve as the liaison to physicians, and lead HCI in activities that support its mission and vision, including integration of research with clinical care, clinical program development, outreach to referring physicians, and, where appropriate, establish affiliations with other clinical cancer programs in the region.

The successful candidate will have an M.D. degree with board certification in an oncology specialty area, reflecting a strong record of accomplishment, leadership abilities, and a history of progressive administrative experience. The candidate must qualify for appointment at the associate or professor level at the University of Utah.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a description of professional experience in oncology including leadership responsibilities. Review begins immediately, continuing until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Huntsman Cancer Institute
Attn: Recruitment Office, Room 5363
2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, to apply online, please visit the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/18136.



HCI and the Department of Oncological Sciences

  1. The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. We seek an outstanding Bioinformatician with a program focused in genome sciences, including the development of methods for analyzing genome-wide data derived from high-throughout sequencing.

    Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 9, 2012 at the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/18172.

  2. The Department of Oncological Sciences and Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. We seek an outstanding basic cancer biologist with an interest in one or more of the following areas: transcriptional networks, stem cell transcriptional circuitry, chromatin regulation, or RNA biology – with a genome-wide perspective.

    Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 9, 2012 at the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/18166.

 


HCI and the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine

Physician-Scientist - Breast Cancer Research Program Leader

Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) in conjunction with the Department of Medicine, Division of Oncology, at the University of Utah, invites applications from physician-scientists at associate professor or professorlevels to lead the breast cancer research program. Individuals desiring to lead this important clinical and translational research program that emphasizes integration of laboratory science and clinical research or leaders who have a vision for development of clinical research utilizing investigator-initiated trials and early-phase clinical investigation are particularly invited to apply. Applications are invited from Board Certified/Board Eligible medical oncologists, and those with a record of NCI or equivalent funding as a PI. Significant resources, including a comprehensive start-up package and endowed chair, are available.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated cancer center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. HCI has a strong history of academic achievement and a commitment to excellence in service, teaching, and research, including laboratory, clinical, and population sciences. Sunil Sharma, MD, FACP, serves as the Chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine, and as Senior Director of Clinical Research and Director of the Center for Investigational Therapeutics at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

HCI is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and shared resources, including core facilities for imaging, genomics, drug screening and pre-clinical testing, and population studies. We also offer strong institutional support, excellent laboratory facilities, a collegial and interactive research environment that fosters the development of junior faculty, and robust graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students. For more information, visit www.huntsmancancer.org and www.utahinternalmedicine.org.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a description of professional experience in oncology including leadership responsibilities. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Huntsman Cancer Institute
Attn: Recruitment Office, Room 5363
2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5550
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Or, to apply online, please visit the following link:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/19051


HCI and the Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

The Division of Public Health (DPH) in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at University of Utah invite applications for faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor ranks. We are particularly interested in applicants in the following substantive areas: disparities, risk communication, and behavioral interventions aimed at reducing cancer risk and improving outcomes. A strong preference will be given to applicants with expertise in dietary modification and physical activity to work collaboratively on studies of energy balance across the cancer continuum and the integration of population health and clinical care.

The selected candidate will establish an extramurally funded research program and work across disciplines to collaborate with HCI and University investigators. The selected candidate must also contribute to the broad scholarship mission of the DPH and HCI, including teaching and advising graduate students. Individuals holding a doctorate in public health, behavioral science, or other health-related discipline with additional training or post-doctoral experience in research on cancer disparities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2012, at the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/19260. Review of applications will begin on December 3 and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests with three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Stephen C. Alder
Dr. Anita Y. Kinney
Search Committee Chairs
The University of Utah
Department of Family & Preventive Medicine
Division of Public Health
375 Chipeta Way, Suite A
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108


The University of Utah Health Sciences Center (HSC) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidate who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to its mission.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
For more information on careers at the University of Utah, please visit: http://www.employment.utah.edu/.

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