Assistant Professor Term
About The Position
The Division of Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor position, term track. Applicants with an interest in gastrointestinal malignancies including colorectal, hepatobiliary, esophageal, and gastric cancers are encouraged to apply. Cancer subsite of specialization is negotiable. Duties include clinical service, teaching medical students and Radiation Oncology residents, participation in clinical trials and basic science research. This includes on-call coverage and service rotation at University of Louisville Health hospitals and clinics in Louisville, KY. The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville offers a wide range of advanced treatment techniques in radiation therapy, including Cyberknife radiosurgery, three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy, brachytherapy, external beam radiation therapy, image-guided radiotherapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, proton beam therapy, radioisotope therapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy, total body irradiation, and total skin irradiation. Individual faculty members maintain areas of specialty interest and strive for new discovery in these areas. Research is an integral part of the department's mission. Faculty focus on providing exceptional patient care while striving to improve care through research for our future patients. Clinical trials are conducted to discover new therapeutic interventions to help prevent and treat cancer in patients. We are a full member site for NRG Oncology. We actively participate in cooperative group trial enrollment as well and work with industry leaders to develop novel treatment techniques. The University of Louisville encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology
- Eligible to be licensed in Kentucky
- Strong clinical knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated
- Compassionate towards all patients
Nice To Haves
- Interest in gastrointestinal malignancies including colorectal, hepatobiliary, esophageal, and gastric cancers
Responsibilities
- Clinical service
- Teaching medical students and Radiation Oncology residents
- Participation in clinical trials and basic science research
- On-call coverage and service rotation at University of Louisville Health hospitals and clinics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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