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Director of Oncology Palliative Care - Clinician Educator

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
Location
Pennsylvania (US)
Closing date
23 Jul 2021

Description
The Division of Hematology-Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Oncology Palliative Care.

The Director of Oncology Palliative Care will lead the Supportive and Palliative Oncology Clinic within the Abramson Cancer Center, with responsibility for growth, and strategic initiatives. He or she will partner with leadership in the Division of Hematology-Oncology and the Cancer Service Line to lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving end-of-life outcomes for cancer patients throughout Penn Medicine.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching medical students, housestaff and fellows. The successful candidate will have a strong background and interest in education to further the division's commitment to equip front-line oncology clinicians with basic palliative care skills in serious illness communication and symptom management.

Clinical responsibilities may include a track record in clinical research and clinical care as well as the ability to provide palliative care consultation for cancer patients in close partnership with each patient's oncology team.

Research or scholarship responsibilities may include opportunities for research and will be supported for candidates with a proven track record of scholarship. Successful candidates will demonstrate a productive track record in clinical research. There will be an expectation of candidates to apply for peer reviewed funding, industry grants or other sources of funding.

Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants should also hold board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and have demonstrated skills in program development.

Applicants in mid-career with established records of scholarly activity and/or programmatic development are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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