Associate Professor (Hematology-Oncology, 85685T (H4M11))

University of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI

Description

Title: Associate Professor (Hematology-Oncology)

Position Number: 85685T

Hiring Unit: John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Date Posted: April 2, 2026

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Tenure Track: Non Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time – Full Time Equivalency: 0.05

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary-Not to Exceed: June30, 2027


Other Conditions:

On private funds, part-time with possibility of becoming full-time, annually renewable depending on performance and/or funding, to begin approximately July 1, 2026, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. 5% FTE with possibility of increasing based on funding availability.


Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for teaching, supervising, and training residents, specialty post resident trainees, and medical students on the pediatric hematology and oncology service. Responsibilities include supervising learners in clinical settings, facilitating multi disciplinary care conferences, and contributing to the pediatric medical curriculum.
  • Teaching, supervising and training of residents and medical students who care for hematology/oncology patients during their inpatient rotation.
  • Teach and mentor medical students/residents in the pediatric ambulatory unit. Participate in the development of curriculum activities and special instructional materials.
  • Serve as resource person in their area of specialization and give lectures or conferences/ colloquia upon request.
  • Provide education and support for patients and their families as well as teaching and supervision of medical students and residents and possibly teaching of graduate education programs;
  • Perform research, quality improvement activities, clinical administration or comparable scholarly activity.
  • Serve on Departmental and/or University committees within their scope of work.
  • Provide service to the department, University, and community.
  • Perform related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.D. degree from a medical school of recognized standing.
  • Board certified (within7years) or an active board candidate for certification in Pediatrics and in Hematology Oncology.
  • Must have current Hawaii medical license by date of hire.
  • A minimum of four years of full-time college or university teaching at the rank of assistant professor or four years of other medical Assistant Professor and other medical experience, or one year at the rank of Associate Professor at another medical school of recognized standing. Demonstrated ability in teaching, research, program administration and patient care.
  • Proven ability in teaching, research, program administration and patient care. Recognition for having made a significant scholarly contribution to the clinical specialty. Clinical teaching experience and evidence of research productivity.
  • Serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues;
  • Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others.


To Apply:

Click on "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to completed an application and attach the required documents:

  • a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
  • current curriculum vitae;
  • official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming degree or copy of U.S. board certification or U.S. medical license). Copies of transcripts are accepted when used in lieu of current U.S. board certification or current U.S. medical license, however, if used for verification, original transcripts are required upon hire, and;
  • names of (5) professional references (complete with contact information including e-mail address).

*The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents are not included or are unreadable.

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Application address:

University of Hawaii

John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

ATTN: Tumaini Rucker Coker, M.D., M.B.A., Department Chair Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

1319 Punahou Street, 7th Floor Honolulu, HI 96826


Inquiries:

Tumaini Rucker Coker, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, Department of Pediatrics, 808-369-1237 or tumaini.coker@hphmg.org

Venkataraman Balaraman, M.B.B.S., Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics, 808-369-1247 or vbalaraman@kapiolani.org

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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