Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA) - Abdominal Imaging

MD Anderson•Houston, TX

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department of Abdominal Imaging consists of 60 fellowship-trained radiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to screen, diagnose, stage and follow-up patients with known or suspected malignancy using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Members of the department are responsible for the following: The Department of Abdominal Imaging, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department of Abdominal Imaging consists of 60 fellowship-trained radiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to screen, diagnose, stage and follow-up patients with known or suspected malignancy using state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Members of the department are responsible for the following: (1) Delivering excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for patients; (2) Providing multimodality abdominal imaging expertise, including oncology-focused CT, MRI, inpatient/intra-operative and outpatient ultrasonography and ultrasound guided biopsies, fluoroscopy, radiography and other radiologic procedures; (3) Educating medical students, residents, and fellows; (4) Developing academic and scholarly programs and projects to advance an understanding of cancer; and (5) Fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to clinical care, research and education. Qualified candidates must have a medical degree, a board-certification or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology, licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, certification in either Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and have post-residency fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging. Prior research experience and publications in Abdominal Imaging is highly desirable. Refer to the Abdominal Imaging department web page for additional information about the department and its programs. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and Cover Letter to: Catherine Devine, M.D. Chair ad interim, Abdominal Imaging Attn: Grace Ayoub ([email protected]) Department of Abdominal Imaging, Unit 1473 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1400 Pressler Street Houston, TX 77030 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

Requirements

medical degree
board-certification or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology
licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
certification in either Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
post-residency fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience and publications in Abdominal Imaging is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Delivering excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for patients
Providing multimodality abdominal imaging expertise, including oncology-focused CT, MRI, inpatient/intra-operative and outpatient ultrasonography and ultrasound guided biopsies, fluoroscopy, radiography and other radiologic procedures
Educating medical students, residents, and fellows
Developing academic and scholarly programs and projects to advance an understanding of cancer
Fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to clinical care, research and education