Position Information

Position/Rank Physician Investigator/DOQ

Department 00224 - Internal Medicine Admin

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin As soon as possible

Details

HIGH RISK CANCER AND GENETICS , Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah. Huntsman Cancer Institute and the Oncology and GI Divisions in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah are recruiting faculty candidates in the tenure or clinical track; rank depending on qualifications. Candidates must be a MD or MD/PhD, Board certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified or eligible in Medical Oncology or Gastroenterology, and preferably having established or showing promise of establishing a clinical and/or translational research career in high risk cancer research or cancer genetics. Recruitment is ongoing until suitable candidates are identified or the search is closed.

The candidate will join highly collaborative team of physicians, genetic counselors, and population scientists in the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (http://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/patient-care/clinics-and-care-teams/high-risk-cancer-research-clinics-and-studies/). The position would involve providing clinical care in the hereditary cancer clinic that serves affected and at-risk individuals with a diverse range of hereditary cancer syndromes, and continuing or developing a related research program.

Inquires may be sent to Dr. Saundra Buys, Oncology Division Chief

c/o Erica Adamson at erica.adamson@utah.edu

Please apply online with a Curriculum Vitae and letter of interest at the following link: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/70207

Huntsman Cancer Institute (http://www.huntsmancancer.org) is one of the nation’s 69 National Cancer Institute ( NCI )-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN ), supporting and fostering a vibrant research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. For more information on living in Utah, please visit http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living-in-utah.php

As the largest metropolitan area in the Intermountain Region, Salt Lake City offers cultural diversity, low-cost living expense and a rich and diverse array of cultural opportunities including theater, a major symphony orchestra, opera, chamber music, ballet, and professional sports teams. The University of Utah campus sits on the east bench of the Great Salt Lake valley with a backdrop of towering mountain peaks and captivating views of the valley and the Great Salt Lake.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 10/16/2017

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN01861F

Type Faculty