Division Chief, Hematology/Oncology (Open Rank Tenure System Faculty) - Department of Medicine

Position Summary: The Division Chief will provide strategic, academic, clinical, and operational leadership for all activities within the Division of Hematology/Oncology, ensuring alignment with the missions of the Department of Medicine, the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and UI Health. The successful candidate will be an accomplished physician-scientist, clinician-investigator, or academic physician with a national reputation in hematology and/or oncology. The Chief will be responsible for promoting clinical excellence, expanding research programs, advancing educational initiatives, recruiting and developing faculty, and fostering a collaborative culture that supports innovation and academic achievement.

Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: Develop and implement a strategic vision that advances the Division's clinical, research, and educational missions. Lead faculty recruitment, retention, mentorship, and professional development initiatives. Promote a culture of collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and accountability. Represent the Division within the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, UI Health, and external professional organizations. Clinical Excellence: Provide leadership for comprehensive hematology and oncology clinical programs. Maintain an active clinical practice and promote excellence in patient-centered care. Expand access to specialized hematologic and oncologic services and identify opportunities for programmatic growth. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Research Advancement: Maintain a nationally recognized record of scholarly achievement and academic contributions. Foster growth in translational, clinical, population health, and laboratory-based research programs. Support faculty in securing federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored research funding. Promote interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Illinois Cancer Center and other institutional partners.

Education & Training: Support excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. Provide leadership and mentorship for fellows, residents, and medical students. Partner with fellowship leadership to ensure compliance with ACGME standards and maintain a robust learning environment. Encourage faculty engagement in teaching, mentoring, and educational scholarship. Administrative & Financial Oversight: Manage divisional finances, clinical operations, workforce planning, and resource allocation. Ensure responsible stewardship of divisional resources in support of strategic goals. Establish metrics and accountability measures to evaluate divisional performance. Collaborate with Department, College, Cancer Center, and Health System leadership to support institutional priorities. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.