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Faculty Position in General Oncology

This faculty position is responsible to the Chairperson of the Department of General Oncology who reports to the Head of the Division of Medicine. The successful candidate will establish a successful robust clinical practice and educational program in the field of General Oncology. This program would include developing a world-class operation for caring for patients and developing educational programs for students, residents, and fellows. This opportunity is offered at the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (MD Anderson Oncology Program). LBJ Hospital is part of the safety-net health system providing primary, specialty and hospital care for the underserved populations of Harris County, Texas.

Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
• Board eligible or board certified in medical oncology and hematology
• Licensed to practice in Texas

Experience:

• At least 2 years' experience as Instructor or 5 years post-degree with any combination of time as a: Clinician, Clinical scientist, or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)
• Appropriate post-medical doctoral training per discipline

General Responsibilities:

Clinical: Provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of medical oncology and in areas appropriate to the candidate's training. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate and initiate clinical trials.

Research: The candidate will be expected to participate in and contribute to studies of research studies. Ability to translate results from clinical trials to patient care is a crucial aspect of this position. This requires publication of reviews, book chapters and other scholarly work. This requires excellent oral and written skills as well as the ability to synthesize information pertaining to this area of research. The program necessitates instruction of trainees and other individuals. Candidates should be interactive and willing to participate in collaborative studies ongoing in the department. Interest and a published track-record in health disparities, outcomes research and community health is preferred.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administrative: Must have well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships with physicians, scientists, and subordinates.
• Education/Teaching: Provide a balanced and integrated educational program for clinical and research fellows in the clinic and on the inpatient consult service. Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education conferences, which require verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus. Serve as advisor/mentor for research and clinical fellows and students during their clinical training. Serve on Cancer Medicine Fellowship committees as indicated.
• Research: Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the department. Develop educational programs in keeping within the goals of the department. When possible, appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical and educational activities. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. Also, it will require budget development and analysis.
• Service: Represent the Department of General Oncology in local, regional, state and national matters. Will require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with department colleagues verbally or in writing.

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.

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