Associate or Full Professor; Ladder Rank​/In-Residence Chief, Division of Hematology and Cellul

Position Overview

Position title:

Division Chief, Hematology & Cellular Therapy

Salary range:
The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $280,000 - $350,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Open date:
May 17, 2025

Most recent review date:
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Department of Medicine () at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff and student body. We are actively recruiting to fill the tenured position of Chief, Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapies.

The Department of Medicine (DOM) and Moores Cancer Center (MCC) are embarking on an exciting new trajectory to leverage their significant research and clinical strengths within an environment that values innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to re-envision how we fulfill our academic, clinical, and research missions in addressing hematologic malignancies.

The Hematology and Cellular Therapies Division Chief will be a key member of the leadership teams at both the DOM and MCC. This role presents an opportunity to build upon a robust clinical and research infrastructure, collaborating with faculty and university leaders to support our integrated academic, research, and clinical missions. The selected candidate will lead a research program and oversee the transplant, cellular therapies, and both benign and malignant hematologic disorders programs.

Additionally, the candidate will teach and mentor the next generation of physicians and faculty, and/or provide clinical care to patients.

The appointment will be based on the candidate’s background and experience. Series will include 50% Ladder Rank / 50% In-Residence with secured extramural funding or 100% Ladder Rank. A link to the full descriptions of each series is provided for review:

• Ladder Rank Professor - see: http://.pdf
• In-Residence Professor - see: http://.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://.pdf

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree, or an MD/PhD in Hematology.
• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience leading a clinical, translational, and/or basic research program, along with an independent, extramurally funded research program (e.g., NIH R01 or similar).
• Candidates must also have 5+ years of publications in high-impact journals, along with at least five grants or publications in Hematology and/or Cellular Therapies.
• Candidates who will have clinical duties must be board certified or board eligible in Hematology or Hematology/Oncology and must either hold, or be eligible for, a California medical license or equivalent certification as determined by the Medical Board of California.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
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