Oncology Chief

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The Oncology Division in the Department of Internal Medicine DOIM in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI seeks an exceptional oncology leader to serve as the Chief for the Oncology Division. This is a remarkable opportunity for a dynamic academic leader to further the growth innovation and diversity of this vibrant programs clinical research educational and other programmatic missions. The Oncology Chief will work closely with the DOIM Chair and HCI leaders to promote a collaborative environment that enhances clinical growth and academic development and advances research consistent with Department HCI and Institutional missions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who promotes institutional stewardship throughout University of Utah Health and the University of Utah. Competitive candidates will have a track record of accomplishment as an academic oncologist as evidenced by practicing and excellence in clinical oncology original contributions to oncology research national and international visibility a history of research funding and progressive leadership and administrative experience. Outstanding leadership abilities are required including the following: Embody to act on the core principles of respect transparency accountability and integrity; Ability to motivate faculty through inspiration and leading by example; Effective communication and listening skills; Dedication to fostering the growth of others and experience in mentoring faculty and trainees; Commitment to excellence in all academic domains including the clinical research and educational missions; Ability to navigate complex multidisciplinary environments and build trust with multiple stakeholders; Nurture a culture of collaboration; Commitment to value quality and efficiency; Ability to recruit and retain excellent clinical and research faculty emphasizing equity diversity and inclusion; The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who promotes institutional stewardship throughout the University of Utah Health System. Minimum Qualifications: ABIM Board certification in oncology academic tenure experience as an Associate Professor or Professor and eligible for a Utah Medical License. Preferred Qualifications : National or international research reputation clinical leadership and progressive administrative experience. Please apply by submitting a current curriculum vitae a cover letter containing a description of professional experiences including leadership responsibilities scientific accomplishments clinical practice mentoring administrative/service experiences leadership philosophy and commitment to equity diversity and inclusion at: Contact for Inquiries: John Inadomi MD c/o Lori Maness Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chair Professor and Chair Department of Internal Medicine Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Email: The University of Utah Health has ranked in the top 10 of the prestigious Vizient Quality Leadership Award for the last 13 years. The University of Utah is also a TopTier 1 research (R1 institution and a member of the Association of American Universities. Its research funding was $768 million in FY23. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine had $312 million in funding this year with the departments of Internal Medicine DOIM and Pediatrics contributing over $113 million followed by the departments of Biochemistry and Neurology contributing over $42 million. For more than seventyfive years the DOIM has had a rich history of providing excellent care quality research and valuable education in Utah. DOIM is a collaborative Department with strong partnerships among divisions across departments and with the VA Hospital and HCI . Further the DOIM has a strong research focus ranked 36th for all institutions and 17th for state/public universities with $45.3 M in total NIH funding in 2022. The DOIM has also seen doubledigit clinical growth for several years. HCI is an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collegial environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact with $122K extramural grant funding in FY2023 an exceptional rating at the last two NCI reviews a highly collaborative environment a positive and supportive culture and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care research teaching training community engagement and service. The Division of Oncology is one of twelve divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine DOIM . The faculty and advanced practice clinicians cover the entire spectrum of oncology and are dedicated to high quality valuedriven patient care education and innovation and discovery through basic clinical population and health services research. The Division Oncology is integrated in the Huntsman Cancer Institute HCI an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center serving the fivestate Mountain west and beyond. The DOIM and HCI are undergoing major expansions of their clinical and research operations and are committed to supporting the growth of the Oncology Division through recruitment of new clinical translational and laboratorybased faculty. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in and ultimately take a lead role in multidisciplinary clinics and in developing clinicalresearch programs within a growing translational research initiative fully integrated with or within the multidisciplinary teams at our main campus location. Clinical activities in the Division of Oncology are supported by thirty physicians and twentyseven advanced practice clinicians who provide outpatient and inpatient patient care services at four locations in the Salt Lake Valley including HCI and the University of Utah Healths community clinics in South Jordan Sugarhouse and Farmington. Clinical activities include specialty programs such as the Huntsman Acute Care clinic Supportive Oncology & Survivorship SOS Family Cancer Assessment Clinic FCAC and Geriatric clinic among others. Outside of the valley the Division provides outreach services at the affiliate hospitals of Madison Memorial in Rexburg Idaho and St. Johns Health in Jackson Wyoming. The Division of Oncology has one of the most robust clinical trials research programs in the DOIM and at HCI . HCI offers stateoftheart laboratories including a 225000 sq. ft. research building which opened in the summer of 2017 and doubled the Institutes research space. Research activities in the Division are supported by $17M in FY23 of annual extramural research funding through federal association/foundation and industry awards. In FY22 the Division of Oncology accounted for 45 of all Industry Trials 48 of all Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) and 46 of NCI and Cooperative Group Trials at HCI . Further in the last few years the Division has made an investment in our Translational Research Program by hiring five MD/PhD researchers. Clinical research is supported by the HCI Clinical Trials Office Biospecimen and Molecular Pathology Shared Resource numerous other Shared Resources across HCI and the University of Utah and diseasespecific clinical databases. The Utah Population Database affords unique opportunities for oncology researchers interested in populationbased genetic research an area of great research strength at the University of Utah. The Oncology Division is highly committed to the education of fellows DOIM house staff PhD postdoctoral fellows and students. Attracting and training clinicians and researchers are integral to its education mission. Educational activities in the Division of Oncology include a combined Oncology/Hematology Fellowship program consisting of twelve fellows. The University of Utah offers excellent graduate programs for training PhD and MD/PhD students and a PhysicianScientist Training Program PSTP in the DOIM . The Division is committed to advancing junior faculty in conjunction with institutional research training programs such as the Vice Presidents Clinical and Translational VPCAT Research Scholar Program and the Master of Science in Clinical Investigation MSCI program. For more information about the Department of Internal Medicine and HCI visit and The University of Utah is in beautiful Salt Lake City which offers an outstanding quality of life in a metropolitan area of 1.5 million residents nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Utahs great outdoors are nearby offering worldclass skiing hiking and mountain biking activities in the spectacular surrounding canyons. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan with theater the arts sports and nightlife. The area has received international recognition for its light rail system downtown library system and increasing diversity. Salt Lake City is home to sizable Latinx and immigrant populations 21.5 and 11.5 of residents respectively). More than a third of Utahs ethnic/racial minorities are children or youth under the age of 18 years and the Salt Lake City School District is now a majorityminority district with one in five Salt Lake County residents speaking a language besides English at home. The International Rescue Committee headquartered in Salt Lake is one of eight national resettlement committees committed to helping people with refugee status thrive in the United States. Per capita Salt Lake City has the 11th largest LGBTQ population in the US and among large US cities has the highest percentage of samesex couples 26 percent) raising children. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. People of color Indigenous peoples women those identifying as LGBTQIAAP veterans those with disabilities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We acknowledge that this land which is named for the Ute Tribe is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Shoshone Paiute Goshute and Ute Tribes. The University of Utah recognizes and respects the enduring relationship that exists between many Indigenous Peoples and their traditional homelands. We respect the sovereign relationship between tribes states and the federal government and we affirm the University of Utahs commitment to a partnership with Native Nations and Urban Indian communities through research education and community outreach activities. The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty including dualcareer couples and single parents. We are committed to equal parental leave for men and women faculty and provide eight weeks of paid parental leave. If both parents are department faculty members we provide eight weeks of paid parental leave to the primary caregiver and four weeks of paid coparental leave for the other parent. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The 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.