Assistant, Associate or Professor, Medical Oncology
Job description
Job Title:
Assistant, Associate or Professor, Medical Oncology
Requisition Number:FE02545
Working Title:Academic Medical Oncologist
Department Name:7H367:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS-MED ONC
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Type of Position:Faculty
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Tenure Track Status:Tenure Track
Required Education:MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience:Completion of residency and fellowship training in specialty
Required License/Registration/Certification:Board certification in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Pediatric Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and/or Neuro-Oncology, and an unrestricted state medical license.
Job Summary:The Markey Cancer Center at UK Healthcare is seeking an academic medical oncologist (an exceptional established assistant, associate or professor) who is a recognized national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of GI cancers with an active clinical practice. External funding and skills and expertise in cancer genomics and/or precision medicine is strongly preferred. The faculty member will maintain a clinical practice and have a key leadership role in programmatic growth, expansion of MCC’s clinical trials program, and development of translational research in coordination with the three MCC Research Programs: Cancer Prevention and Control (CP), Molecular and Cellular Oncology (MCO), and Translational Oncology (TO). There is a competitive start-up package, including an endowed chair.
Please include a CV when applying to this position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:•Established record of accomplishment in investigator-initiated, patient-oriented interventional cancer research.
•Strong leadership skills; preference will be given to candidates that have significant leadership expertise within an NCI-designated Cancer Center.
•Effective supervisory skills, including clinical mentoring and coaching expertise.
•Advocate for organizational values and commitment to gender equity and diversity.
•Personal characteristics of integrity, maturity, collegiality, and honesty aligned with the Mission and Values of the University of Kentucky.
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Open Until Filled:Yes
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