Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Radiation Oncology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

clinical, 80%

• Develop and maintain a clinical radiation oncology practice for patients referred to UT MD Anderson at TMC and/or HALs.

• Visually view, evaluate, and interpret medical records, physical exams, and other relevant data of patients; to include competency in taking history and examining patients.

• Process all essential clinical and diagnostic findings into sound treatment recommendations in multidisciplinary settings.

• Design and supervise the execution of high-quality radiation treatments for patients with various diseases.

• Ensure all quality control standards are implemented, and constant quality assurance measures are in place.

• Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and able to communicate (orally and in writing) and relate well to peers and personnel at the technical and administrative level. Advocate and educate other clinicians within the institution and outside regarding the current developments in radiation oncology and the future treatment options available across disease sites.

• Identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities using knowledge and experience in multiple settings; must be able to move from one multidisciplinary disease site and center to another.

Administration, 5%

• Serve on or attend institutional committee meetings as assigned or requested by the Department Chair or other appropriate members of the Divisional Radiation Oncology faculty.

• Assume administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Serve on international and national committees as requested by the Department Chair, which may include various travel forms to the meeting site(s).

Research, 10%

• Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division.

• Develop and maintain independent clinical research programs that complement the goals of the Division, which may necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

• Collaborate with other investigators within and outside the Division and the Institution.

• Write manuscripts describing scientific developments based on research projects for publication in peer-review journals.

• Seek and obtain appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research, if necessary. May require completion of grant proposals, applications, budget development, and analysis.

Education/Teaching, 5%

• Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in radiation oncology for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees in the Division of Radiation Oncology.

• Present, participate, and attend Divisional and institutional teaching and continuing education conferences, which require verbal interaction with colleagues throughout the hospital and campus.

• Present lectures using visual aids to medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees in Radiation Oncology.

Education:

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and/or department mission.

• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas

• Board Certified (or obtained within departmental timeline)

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Instructor or five (5) years post-degree with any combination of time as a:

a. Clinician

b. Clinical scientist or

c. GME trainee

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183157

• Employee Status: Regular

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Work Location: Onsite

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