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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

• Able to articulate and carry out a compelling research, education, and clinical vision for cellular therapy in oncology
• Pursues diversity, equity, and inclusion in each of these missions
• Understands the organizational landscape and can anticipate and articulate the critical issues, opportunities, and risk assessments for adoptive cell therapy approaches into patients
• Leads the faculty and staff of the Department conducting cell therapy research and models standards for exemplary patient care, research and education
• Exhibits an appreciation for the need for preparation, collaboration, planning, communication, and benchmarking of results in his/her approach to problem solving and program building
• Is skilled at recruitment and retention, faculty development and values the role of leaders in mentoring
• Champions new initiatives or directives for advancing cell therapy approaches for cancer within our department and across the institution at large
• Appreciates and understands the value of collaboration and team building with other professions and disciplines - skilled at getting individuals, teams, and an entire department to perform at a higher level and to embrace change
• Negotiates skillfully to achieve a fair outcome or promote a common cause
• Communicates a compelling vision and is committed to what needs to be done; inspires others, builds motivated, high-performing teams; understands what motivates different people

• Ability to manage a complex program of cell therapy in a matrixed environment with success measured in well-defined metrics
• Skilled at organizing and managing human resources, including resolving conflict
• Understands and passionately advocates for compliance with institutional and external regulations
• Responsible for management of program budgets

• M.D. or Ph.D. required. For M.D. candidates, possession of, or eligibility for, a medical license in the State of Georgia.
• National recognition in the field of cellular therapy research and research as evidenced by involvement in scholarship to the discipline and national recognition such as academic societies at a national level
• Candidates must be eligible for a research, teaching or clinical academic appointment within the School of Medicine.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.