Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Classical Hematology

Company/Institution: Keck School of Medicine of USC / Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Department: Division of Hematology-Oncology at CHLA
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Degree Requirements: Salary: Not available
Job Type: Employers at #ASH24, Faculty, Patient Care, Research Posted: November 9, 2024
Job Setting: Hospital/Clinical Facility Application Period: November 7, 2024-February 7, 2025

The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, are actively seeking a full time faculty member for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics .

The Division of Hematology-Oncology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) within the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC) is recruiting for an Assistant Professor specializing in Classical Hematology. He/She will hold a primary academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics of the USC Keck School of Medicine at the level of Assistant Professor. More experienced candidates may be considered.  In this position, the candidate is expected to provide clinical care with the Hematology service and to participate in research and education. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year post fellowship experience with an academic interest in sickle cell disease, thalassemia, iron disorders, red cell disorders, bone marrow failure, coagulation or other non-malignant hematology domains.

The Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI) is the pediatric component of the NCI-designated USC-Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and is one of the largest and top-ranked pediatric hematology-oncology programs in the U.S., serving one of our nation’s most diverse patient populations.  It hosts an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship and advanced specialty post graduate sub-specialty fellowships. The CBDI has been continuously ranked by the U.S. News & World Report in the top ten pediatric cancer programs every year since the rankings were launched in 2008. Our large clinical trials operation supports active clinical trials programs in hematology, oncology, and transplantation and cellular therapy and offers unsurpassed unique research opportunities through pediatric clinical trial consortia headquartered in the Institute.

CHLA is a premier pediatric teaching hospital affiliated with USC since 1932, which is the oldest private research university in the Western U.S. and among the top universities in the nation.

The annual base salary range for this position is commensurate to level of experience.  When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

About the Employer

How to Apply

For inquiries:

Thomas Coates, MD
Section Head, Hematology
Division of Hematology-Oncology
Cancer and Blood Disease Institute
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
Email: tcoates@chla.usc.edu

Contact Information

Thomas Coates
4650 Sunset Blvd. MS 54
Los Angeles, CA 90027 USA
tcoates@chla.usc.edu

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