The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine seek a nationally recognized leader in the clinician-educator track to be Director, Leukemia/Lymphoma (Hematologic Malignancies) Program, with additional consideration given for the role of Section Head of Oncology based on track record and experience.

The successful candidate should have a national reputation in the field of pediatric hematologic malignancies and possess a vision for the growth of all aspects of a thriving program and section, including its clinical, research, educational and advocacy missions. The qualified applicant will have a strong track record of research/scholarly productivity, experience in program development and demonstrated mentoring and leadership skills. We ultimately seek an outstanding candidate to lead the Leukemia/Lymphoma Program and Oncology Section to the next level of excellence.

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Lurie Children's Hospital and the Division of Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation are nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World and comprise 28 physician faculty, 3 research faculty and 39 advanced practice providers across sections of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation. We have a diverse federally funded and industry sponsored research portfolio as well as actively participate in consortium-led studies in the Children's Oncology Group, the Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia (TACL), Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) among others. We also have an outstanding ACGME-accredited fellowship program with 10 current fellows.

Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and be board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology. Academic rank will be determined by track record and experience. We seek all qualified applicants and especially welcome candidates of underrepresented minorities to apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

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