Chief of Hematology and Oncology Division

This position provides major support for University of Toledo College of Medicine’s strategy to become the regional market leader in state-of-the-art and innovative cancer services in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology will be responsible for all academic and clinical programs related to medical oncology and oncologic and benign hematology for the University Of Toledo College Of Medicine.

Academically, the Division Chief will be responsible for all the educational programs relating to Hematology and Medical Oncology including medical education for preclinical and clinical undergraduate, and residency and fellowship graduate programs. The Chief will oversee the three-year fellowship in hematology and oncology in concert with the training program director. The Chief will be expected to significantly expand the number of Phase I/II clinical trials. The Chief will also be expected to develop an independent, externally funded clinical/translational or laboratory research program in an area of their choosing.  Further, the Chief will create a fertile environment that facilitates the expansion of research within the Division, as well as collaboration with other Divisions and Departments, for example Cancer Biology, Surgery, and Radiation Oncology.

Clinically, the Chief is expected to continue building a market leading, next-generation academic, patient-centered hematology-oncology program, across multiple regional sites and in cooperation with multiple independent health care systems. In this role, the Chief will be responsible for directing physician, nurse practitioner, and other clinical services within the Division of Hematology/Oncology as well as developing associated services and recruiting clinical professionals for all clinical service locations. This individual will maintain a clinical practice to complement their leadership duties.

The successful candidate will have an MD or DO degree from an accredited school of medicine and be Board-Certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology. It is also necessary to currently be licensed to practice medicine in the United States and to be in good standing with the medical board(s) in all states which issued licensure to practice medicine. 

Prior experience in a successful clinical practice having a strong patient-centered focus is required.

Also required is a verifiable record of the highest standards of medical practice in Hematology-Oncology, accomplishment in hematology and medical oncology education development for medical students, residents, and fellows, and leadership and relationship-building skills. Proven success with recruitment and management of Phase I and II clinical trials is a high priority.   A proven track record of success as an independent investigator and a physician scientist is desirable. The Chief will report to and be expected to work with the Chair of the Department of Medicine in faculty and ancillary staff recruitment, strategic planning, and business plan development.

For further information, please contact Dr. Juan Jaume/Chair, Search Committee. Department of Medicine/University of Toledo/3000 Arlington Ave./MS 1186/Toledo, OH 43614/Telephone: 419-383-3707/Email: Juan.Jaume@utoledo.edu.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.