Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

  • Assoc/Full Professor - Division Chief, Hematology & Oncology

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States View Map
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Assoc/Full Professor - Division Chief, Hematology & Oncology
Lubbock
44866BR

Position Description
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking an accomplished, visionary physician-leader to serve as Chief of the Division of Hematology & Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine. This candidate will also serve as the Medical Director of the University Medical Center (UMC) TLC Foundation Cancer Center.
  • TTUHSC is nationally recognized for innovative research, education, and patient care.
  • UMC is a 500-bed public, academic medical center with a catchment area and resulting influx of 9,400 transfers from 157 counties across 260,000 square miles, the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Albuquerque, the only verified Burn Center between Dallas and Phoenix, and the primary teaching hospital of TTUHSC. Together, they anchor a rapidly expanding cancer enterprise serving West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

A Career-Defining Opportunity
The selected leader will assume a significant leadership role, anchored by UMC's new 124,000 sq. ft. comprehensive academic cancer center, which opened on April 20th, 2026. The center features:
  • Advanced radiation oncology
  • Infusion & chemotherapy services
  • Outpatient adult and pediatric oncology clinics
  • Two pharmacies - dedicated infusion pharmacy and specialty pharmacy
  • Dedicated research space
  • Clinical trials, Phase I-III, infrastructure
  • Integrative medicine services including acupuncture, massage, art/music therapy, yoga and nutrition
  • A strong philanthropic base, galvanized by the community's desire for exceptional care, closer to home
Leadership must be visionary as both UMC and TTUHSC strive to impact cancer care for more than 3 million people across West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. in alignment with TTUHSC's Rural Cancer Collaborative efforts.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Provide strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for the Division, the Center, and the service line.
  • Continue development of a premier multidisciplinary oncology program recognized regionally.
  • Direct multi-disciplinary clinical services, spanning pediatric through adult, inclusive of surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care, and additional subspecialties, toward a team-oriented, patient-focused program.
  • Increase clinical trials (Phase I-III) and strengthen collaborations with NCI-, DoD-, CPRIT-funded researchers, cooperative groups, and industry-sponsored trials.
  • Advance academic scholarship efforts while increasing extramural funding.
  • Retain, recruit, mentor, and develop Hematology/Oncology faculty.
  • Advise and provide oversight of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program.
  • Lead as a practitioner, engage in direct patient care through ongoing clinical practice, inclusive of supervision and teaching.


Occasional Duties


Required Qualifications
  • MD/DO.
  • ABMS Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
  • ABMS Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology.
  • 5+ years of clinical practice.
  • 2+ years of clinical leadership experience.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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About Us

Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).

Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

Our Mission

As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

Our Values & Culture

Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.

Compensation & Benefits

We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:

  • Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
  • State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
  • Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
  • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
  • Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
  • Leadership and Professional Development Programs
  • Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
  • Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

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