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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 excellence of our academic community.
Job Description:
The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for the position of Aflac Leukemia Lymphoma Clinician and Fellow. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical, and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated clinical expertise caring for pediatric neuro-oncology patients. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center has close affiliations with research investigators within the Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a willingness to collaborate across departmental or center boundaries is essential. This is for a one year limited term appointment to the rank of Senior Associate or Instructor.
About the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country. Our program has 123 faculty and approximately 50 Advance Practice Providers (APPs).
- We conduct basic, translational, and clinical research in gene therapy, focusing on CAR T-cell therapies, hemoglobinopathies, and hemophilia.
- Nearly 9,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
- The Aflac pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including over 2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders).
- The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year, and with over 100 transplants in sickle cell disease, is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies.
- In 2022, we were ranked No. 8 in the nation by US News and World Report for Pediatric Cancer.
- In 2022, our faculty generated nearly $43.3M in extramural funding including more than $27.7M from the NIH.
- Our pediatric oncology program cared for more than 480 new cancer cases last year and is the pediatric component of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
- Our fellowship program accepts 6 fellows each year for intensive clinical and research training in pediatric hematology/oncology. We are one of the few pediatric programs with an NIH-funded T32 training grant in non-malignant hematology.
This position will devote the majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Provide exemplary clinical service and assure that patients cared for by you receive only the highest quality care.
- Collaborate with other members of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics, especially the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, in building multi-disciplinary research projects.
- Play a role in the education and training program of the pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Division, including access to and involvement with medical students, residents, fellows, and occasionally physicians in practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have:
- MD, MD/PhD, or DO degrees
- Must be Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia
- A history of clinical excellence/achievement
- A strong history of mentorship of trainees and junior faculty to support growth in research and scholarship
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
INTRODUCTION
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 excellence of our academic community.
Job Description:
The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites interested applicants for the position of Aflac Leukemia Lymphoma Clinician and Fellow. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical, and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of demonstrated clinical expertise caring for pediatric neuro-oncology patients. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center has close affiliations with research investigators within the Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a willingness to collaborate across departmental or center boundaries is essential. This is for a one year limited term appointment to the rank of Senior Associate or Instructor.
About the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country. Our program has 123 faculty and approximately 50 Advance Practice Providers (APPs).
- We conduct basic, translational, and clinical research in gene therapy, focusing on CAR T-cell therapies, hemoglobinopathies, and hemophilia.
- Nearly 9,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
- The Aflac pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including over 2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders).
- The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year, and with over 100 transplants in sickle cell disease, is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies.
- In 2022, we were ranked No. 8 in the nation by US News and World Report for Pediatric Cancer.
- In 2022, our faculty generated nearly $43.3M in extramural funding including more than $27.7M from the NIH.
- Our pediatric oncology program cared for more than 480 new cancer cases last year and is the pediatric component of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
- Our fellowship program accepts 6 fellows each year for intensive clinical and research training in pediatric hematology/oncology. We are one of the few pediatric programs with an NIH-funded T32 training grant in non-malignant hematology.
This position will devote the majority of effort to clinical responsibilities in the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
- Provide exemplary clinical service and assure that patients cared for by you receive only the highest quality care.
- Collaborate with other members of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics, especially the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, in building multi-disciplinary research projects.
- Play a role in the education and training program of the pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Division, including access to and involvement with medical students, residents, fellows, and occasionally physicians in practice.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates will have:
- MD, MD/PhD, or DO degrees
- Must be Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- Must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia
- A history of clinical excellence/achievement
- A strong history of mentorship of trainees and junior faculty to support growth in research and scholarship
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with 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 (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Align your credentials with U.S. academic standards
Emory evaluates Teaching candidates on degree equivalency and field alignment. If your graduate degree was earned outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying so your qualifications translate clearly to hiring committees.
Target departments that match your research focus
Emory's Teaching openings are spread across distinct schools and disciplines. Applying to departments where your subject expertise directly matches active course offerings increases your chances of reaching a sponsor-willing hiring committee rather than a general applicant pool.
Understand how J-1 fits into academic hiring
Many Teaching roles at universities like Emory begin under J-1 exchange visitor status for visiting faculty or researchers. Know whether a role is J-1 eligible before you apply, since the two-year home residency requirement affects your ability to later convert to H-1B.
Time your application around the academic hiring cycle
University Teaching positions follow a predictable calendar. Most tenure-track and lecturer searches open in the fall for positions starting the following academic year. Submitting applications outside this window often means waiting until the next cycle regardless of your qualifications.
Ask directly about PERM sponsorship eligibility
If long-term work authorization is your goal, ask during the offer negotiation whether the role qualifies for PERM-based Green Card sponsorship. Not all Teaching positions at universities meet the job duties or salary thresholds DOL requires for a successful PERM labor certification.
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Does Emory University sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, Emory University sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Teaching positions. Roles that meet the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific academic field, are eligible. Emory's international faculty services office handles the H-1B petition process, and your department's hiring timeline will generally drive when the filing happens.
Which visa types are commonly used for Teaching roles at Emory University?
Teaching roles at Emory are commonly filled through H-1B, J-1, TN, and F-1 OPT, depending on the candidate's background and role type. J-1 is frequently used for visiting faculty and exchange scholars. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying academic roles. F-1 OPT applies to recent graduates working in their field of study before employer-sponsored status begins.
What qualifications does Emory University expect for Teaching positions?
Most Teaching roles at Emory require a terminal degree in the relevant field, typically a Ph.D. for tenure-track and research-heavy positions, or a master's degree for instructor and lecturer roles. Demonstrated teaching experience, a record of scholarly work, and subject-area expertise aligned with the department's curriculum are standard expectations across the hiring process.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at Emory University?
Teaching positions at Emory are posted through the university's official careers portal and academic job boards. Each listing specifies the required materials, which typically include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and reference letters. You can also browse verified Teaching openings at Emory with visa sponsorship already confirmed through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by your eligible visa type.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Teaching role at Emory?
H-1B sponsorship through Emory involves several sequential steps: an offer, an LCA filing with DOL, and then a USCIS petition. Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, meaning you need an offer in hand well before spring. Cap-exempt petitions, which may apply to certain university roles, can be filed year-round with faster turnaround.
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