What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Thoracic-Head & Neck Medical Oncology position at UT MD Anderson?
The Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology (THNMO) at MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applicants for a clinical full-time academic appointment at the level of Assistant Professor focused on thoracic clinical care and research. This physician position offers the opportunity for professional growth and development by joining an exciting and active group of clinicians, physician-scientists, and clinical, basic science, and translational investigators. The successful candidate will closely interact with the many ongoing research programs of the department focusing on carcinogenesis and prevention, treatment, biomarker development, and other projects in support of precision therapy for head and neck cancer. The faculty member will have access to THNMO's substantial patient resources, core facilities, animal models, molecular pathology laboratories, and educational/training programs. THNMO is currently funded by a NIH Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) and other programmatic and peer-reviewed grants that facilitate the department's translational research initiatives.
Responsibilities will include patient care duties at the MD Anderson main campus as well as our Houston area locations and will establish a thoracic-focused clinical research program, providing clinical care to patients in the Thoracic Cancer Clinic, and teaching in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology and Division of Cancer Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with colleagues to enhance our research program.
Applicants should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Texas and must possess an MD or MD/PhD with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in the subspecialty of medical oncology. Successful candidates should have demonstrated expertise in head and neck medical oncology clinical research.
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
Responsibilities will include patient care duties at the MD Anderson main campus as well as our Houston area locations and will establish a thoracic-focused clinical research program, providing clinical care to patients in the Thoracic Cancer Clinic, and teaching in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology and Division of Cancer Medicine. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with colleagues to enhance our research program.
Applicants should hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Texas and must possess an MD or MD/PhD with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in the subspecialty of medical oncology. Successful candidates should have demonstrated expertise in head and neck medical oncology clinical research.
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: 176868
- 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: Hybrid Onsite/Remote