Hematology/Oncology with Texas Tech University and UMC Cancer Center

Position Overview

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), collaborating with University Medical Center , is inviting applications for Hematology/Oncology Physician roles with the flexibility to choose between a clinical or academic-focused track. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to collaboration, and excellence in patient care, research, and education. Whether seeking a primarily clinical role or an opportunity to shape the next generation of hematology/oncology professionals, TTUHSC offers a path to fit your career goals.

Why Choose TTUHSC?

The TTUHSC/UMC Cancer Center in Lubbock, TX, is a collaborative facility between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center, providing advanced cancer care, research, and education to West Texas.

• New State-of-the-Art Cancer Center: A new 130,000 sq ft facility will open in early 2026.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work with specialists in tumor boards dedicated to breast, GI, GU, lung, and head/neck cancers and benefit from disease-specific clinics, high-risk screening programs, and a dedicated symptom management clinic for after-hours patient issues..
• Supportive Care for Patients: Onsite nurse navigators in breast, lung, and GI, alongside a financial navigator, provide comprehensive support for patients navigating their treatment journeys.
• Centers of Excellence: Work within nationally recognized centers for lung and breast cancer.
• Symptom Management Clinic: Available evenings and weekends for continuity of care beyond regular hours.
• Career Growth and Flexibility: Choose a primarily clinical role or pursue an academic path that includes leadership in education and research.

Position Tracks:

Clinical Track

• Focus: Direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Schedule: Eight half-days per week at UMC Cancer Center outpatient clinic, with additional inpatient Hem/Onc consults as needed.
• Responsibilities: Primary focus on high-quality patient care with the option to engage in peer-reviewed research and clinical trials.

Academic Track

• Focus: A blend of clinical care, teaching, and research with a commitment to education.
• Teaching Opportunities: Supervise and mentor residents and fellows, lead educational conferences, and support curriculum development.
• Schedule: A minimum of 3-4 half-days per week at UMC Cancer Center outpatient clinic, with additional inpatient coverage as needed. The remaining half-days could be spent teaching, researching, or other academic endeavors.
• Research Engagement: Conduct and publish clinical research and take advantage of opportunities for research leadership within TTUHSC’s academic framework.

Qualifications:

Required for Both Tracks

• MD/DO or MBBS
• Eligible for Texas Medical License
• Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Oncology (or in the process of completing a fellowship)

Preferred

• Board Certified in Hematology and/or Oncology
• Active Texas Medical License

Compensation & Benefits:

• Relocation Allowance and Competitive Salary in alignment with experience, qualifications, and TTUHSC pay plans.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, disability, educational funds, and more.
• Outstanding Retirement Plans: Two options, including the Texas Teacher Retirement System pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Fellows manage first call, allowing you to maintain personal and professional interests.

Why Lubbock?

Enjoy life in a welcoming college-town environment. Lubbock is a growing educational, commercial, medical, and cultural hub with a population of over 300,000 and a service area of 1.3 million. With an average of 267 days of sunshine annually, affordable housing, top-ranked schools, and ample parks, Lubbock offers a quality lifestyle for both individuals and families. Nearby natural attractions, including Caprock and Palo Duro Canyons, provide an outdoor haven just a short drive away.

The TTUHSC/UMC Cancer Center in Lubbock, TX, is a collaboration between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and University Medical Center. It provides advanced cancer care, research, and education to West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Key features include specialized clinics for high-risk breast and lung cancer and Centers of Excellence in lung and breast cancer. The facility emphasizes multidisciplinary, patient-centered care with disease-specific tumor boards and dedicated nurses and financial navigators to support patients.

The center also offers an after-hours Symptom Management Clinic for patients, helping reduce ER visits. With a strong academic focus, the cancer center provides extensive teaching and research opportunities, including clinical trials and educational leadership roles. Expansion plans aim to enhance access to specialized care, making it a crucial resource for both West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

Our passion, since our founding in 1969, has been improving health outcomes in the most unreached, underserved communities in West Texas and around the world. If you share that passion – if medicine is as much a vocation as an occupation for you – then you’ll find a curriculum and a community ready to make your life our purpose. Welcome to your future. We have established ourselves as a leader in education and patient care and continue to build a top-ranked research environment with significant studies underway in areas such as aging, cancer, reproduction, genetic diseases, and rural health.

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

EEO Statement: TTUHSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.