VUMC Seeking Classical Hematology Faculty

Company/Institution:	Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department:	Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology & Oncology
Location:	Nashville, TN, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD, PhD and/or MD	Salary:	$300,000 or above
Job Type:	Faculty	Posted:	June 17, 2024
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	September 11, 2025-June 30, 2026

The Division of Hematology & Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking exceptional hematologists to join our rapidly expanding 10 -member Classical Hematology team. Academic appointments are available at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor levels.

There are opportunities to develop your area of expertise in our collaborative environment. We have a particular need for individuals with an interest in bleeding disorders, women’s health, cancer, and thrombosis. We lead nationally in the implementation and advancement of systems-based hematology and in the use of AI to predict diseases and outcomes. We need hematologists who want to be part of a team that develops creative and innovative solutions to manage hematology diagnoses. You can work across the organization and collaborate with quality, informatics, pharmacy, and our esoteric coagulation and other laboratories. The IT department can assist with ERH-based implementation.

The Division of Hematology & Oncology collaborates extensively with the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital to facilitate integrated hemophilia and sickle cell disease programs. The benign hematology program houses a robust Hemophilia Treatment Center, serving over 800 patients in the Southeast region, and the Vanderbilt Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease. We provide consultative services to a 1,741-bed hospital in a variety of integrated clinical areas. A clinical trials team supports the classical hematology program and is home to a variety of federally and industry-supported studies. We are firmly committed to bringing together the best scientists and clinicians to treat hematology diagnoses through pioneering research, compassionate care, prevention, and outreach.

The division is proud to be a leader in innovation and discovery across all aspects of the enterprise. We are highly committed to training and mentorship, hosting numerous training programs for fellows and junior faculty members, and mentorship and career development programming that span the faculty spectrum. The successful candidate will participate in the department's educational programs, which include teaching services, training, preceptorships, and mentoring students, house staff, and fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Vanderbilt University is a member of the Southeastern Conference, and the campus is a National Arboretum located in the heart of Nashville, the capital of Tennessee. Known as “Music City USA”, Nashville is home to the Nashville Symphony, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, professional sports teams, and numerous outdoor activities; it is a great place to live and raise a family while doing ground-breaking research and teaching outstanding students at all levels.

Candidates interested in all areas of classical hematology are welcome and encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and appropriate experience with peer-reviewed publications demonstrating outstanding scholarly work. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain an energetic, independent clinical or lab-based project and participate in teaching clinical residents and fellow trainees.

About the Employer

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

How to Apply

For more information or interested candidates, please send an inquiry with curriculum vitae and cover letter to Beth Berman at beth.berman@vumc.org on behalf of Dr. Jordan Berlin, Director, Division of Hematology & Oncology.

Contact Information

Beth Berman
2220 Pierce Ave
PRB 798
Nashville, TN 37232 USA
https://medicine.vumc.org/divisions/hematology-oncology
beth.berman@vumc.org

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