Assistant, Associate or Professor, Medical Oncology
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| Job Title | Assistant, Associate or Professor, Medical Oncology |
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| 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. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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