Faculty Clinicians and Medical Oncologists| Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department Overview

The Knight Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and part of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), is currently hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor tenure-track positions in the following areas of focus:

• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy (see Req ID 2023-23688 for more information and to apply)
• Breast cancer (see Req ID 2022-18954 for more information and to apply)
• CML, Leukemia, and MDS/MPN (see Req ID 2023-26872 for more information and to apply)
• Gastrointesitnal (GI) cancer (see Req ID 2023-25988 for more information and to apply)
• Head & Neck cancer (see Req ID 2023-26655 for more information and to apply)
• Lymphoma (see Req ID 2023-23689 for more information and to apply)
• Melanoma (see Req ID 2019-2121 for more information and to apply)
• Myeloma (see Req ID 2021-9942 for more information and to apply)
• Phase 1 trials (see Req ID 2023-25987 for more information and to apply)
• Prostate/genitourinary cancer (see Req ID 2023-21860 for more information and to apply)
• Sarcoma (see Req ID 2023-22882 for more information and to apply)

We are also seeking non-faculty Medical Oncologists to practice in our community locations: 

• Medical Oncologist/Physician/Clinical Associate (see Req ID 2023-24614 for more information and to apply)
• Community Oncology Leader / Specialist in Breast Cancer / Physician (see Req ID 2023-24036 for more information and to apply)
• Medical Oncology Medical Director, CMH Astoria, OR (see Req ID 2023-25527 for more information and to apply)

Leadership positions:

• Chair of Breast Oncology, eligible for endowment (see Req ID 2021-8505 for more information)
• Chair of Thoracic Malignancies/Lung Cancer, eligible for endowment (see Req ID 2021-8504 for more information)
• Chair of GU Oncology, eligible for endowment (see Req ID 2023-25146 for more information)

These are outstanding career moves for candidates with a clinical and/or laboratory-based research focus and a strong record of external funding and publications.

 

The Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology currently has over 110 faculty and is comprised of programs in the general hematology, solid tumor oncology, bone marrow transplant & cellular therapy, hematological malignancies, and palliative medicine. The Division also oversees faculty in a number of community practices, known as Community Hematology and Oncology (CHO), and maintains a strong collaboration with the VA Medical Center, linked to the main campus by a skybridge.  Our clinical practices enroll more than 5,000 new patients each year.

 

The Division, the largest component of the Knight Cancer Institute, has a goal of providing outstanding patient care, ensuring access to high quality clinical and translational clinical trials, and integration of basic research. The Division has grown significantly over the past decade, and significant growth is projected.

 

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute offers unprecedented resources to transform cancer early detection, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment, supported by the successful conclusion of a $1 billion fundraising campaign completed in 2015. Known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine and early detection, the Knight Cancer Institute creates an environment that encourages visionary leadership and dedicated teamwork in support of ending cancer as we know it.  The Knight’s vision is a world freed from the burden of cancer, and our guiding principles remind us we are a bold, supportive, and connected team.

 

Located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, OHSU offers a highly collaborative atmosphere within a comprehensive health-care focused university with particular expertise in cancer, neurosciences, and cardiovascular medicine. Portland is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live, with easy access to a vibrant city, outdoor activities, and a world-renowned food scene. These opportunities offer a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally. 

Function/Duties of Position

The duties of these faculty clinician positions are in support of the missions, goals and objectives of OHSU and the School of Medicine and may include:

• Participate in the education of medical students and house staff in accordance with assignments to the department by the Curriculum Committee and Chair
• Care of patients with hematologic and on