Sickle Cell Anemia Medical Director Position in Charleston, SC

The Division of Hematology & Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina is actively recruiting a leader to direct the Sickle Cell Anemia program for the MUSC/State of South Carolina. We are seeking a clinical faculty member with a focus and special interest in the treatment of and research related to Sickle Cell Disease. Preference for a qualified candidate suited to join the department as an Associate Professor or Professor of Medicine based on candidate qualifications and approval by the College of Medicine Appointment Committee as well as the MUSC Board of Trustees.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be Board Certified in Hematology
• Candidates must be eligible for SC licensure
• A record of scholarship commensurate with appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor within the School of Medicine
• Approaching 5 years or more of Sickle-Cell program expertise/leadership

Additional Qualifications:

• History of collaboration and teamwork within and across departments and programs
• Track-record of institutional and community service
• Outstanding communication skills
• Demonstrated career progression in preparation for a position of this scope, complexity, and scale
• Experience with developing or administering budgets
• Prior experience in directing and supporting research and educational programs
• Willingness to engage in philanthropic activities
• Demonstrated evidence of continuing professional self-development

About our opportunity:

• Leading a clinical and research driven position for South Carolina - $2 million/year in State funding
• Impact across South Carolina and beyond – this highly visible position will be elevating patient care across a broad region
• Role will be split between administrative, clinical and research time
• Opportunity to participate in teaching assignments and supervise/mentor trainees at all levels
• State support includes: state program manager, community liaison, behavioral health PhD, social workers and pharmacists
• Clinical Support staff includes: nurses, APPs, clinical manager, clinic coordinator, in collaboration with wellness and mindfulness training

We will provide:

• Competitive salary
• Administrative support
• Research stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent benefits package, including pension options and up to $48,000 of optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• CME Allowance + time off

MUSC’s Division of Hematology & Oncology operates within the Hollings Cancer Center, the largest academic cancer center in South Carolina, and the state’s only NCI designated Cancer Center. The Division of Hematology & Oncology builds upon a long history of excellence in the comprehensive care of patients with hematological and solid tumor malignancies and benign hematology.

Learn more about Hollings Cancer Center here: https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/

MUSC Hematology & Oncology faculty members are leaders in the fields of cancer and blood disorders. The Division serves as a statewide referral center for solid tumor oncology, malignant and benign hematology, and bone marrow transplant. In the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, MUSC Health’s Hematology/Oncology program was named one of the country’s top programs for the treatment of cancer.

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs.

We invite you to join the team committed to “changing what’s possible” and to do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country. Send us your CV accompanied by your letter of interest for immediate consideration. Your life in Charleston awaits!

Recruitment Contact: Zoe Bleacher

MUSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and fellows in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. With $298 million in research funding in fiscal year 2022, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates the movement of scientific discoveries that improve lives.

The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine is leading the way in all areas of the MUSC mission – medical education, patient care, and biomedical research – at our main campus in downtown Charleston and across the state.

The College of Medicine is comprised of both clinical and basic science departments that are involved in education, clinical care, and research in the basic, translational and clinical sciences.

The largest and oldest academic medical center in South Carolina, we serve a diverse group of more than 740 medical students, 850 trainees in residency and fellowship programs, and patients throughout our state and beyond.

The medical University of South Carolina is a part of MUSC Health, as the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safe patient care while training generations of compassionate, competent health care providers to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Close to 25,000 care team members provide care for patients at 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and 5 additional hospital locations in development, more than 300 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in the Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.