Instructor

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Medical Physicist (Instructor) supports and advances clinical operations within the UAMS Radiation Oncology Clinic and the Proton Center of Arkansas. This faculty role provides specialized expertise in treatment planning, dose calculation, and quality assurance to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered radiation therapy. The position contributes to institutional priorities in quality, safety, education, and clinical innovation.

Requirements

MSc or higher in Physics or a closely related discipline.
Graduation from a CAMPEP-approved Medical Physics Residency Program.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical coverage for photon and/or proton therapy services, including daily treatment support
Perform commissioning, calibration, and routine quality assurance of treatment planning, delivery, and imaging systems
Conduct patient-specific QA and support complex treatment planning and chart review processes
Maintain quality assurance programs in accordance with AAPM, regulatory, and institutional standards
Support implementation and optimization of advanced technologies, including SRS/SBRT, proton therapy, surface-guided radiation therapy, motion management, and dual-energy CT
Assist with integration of emerging treatment and imaging platforms into clinical workflows
Collaborate with physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, engineers, and clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient operations
Contribute to workflow optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in education and mentorship of trainees and staff
Support accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement activities
Engage in translational clinical research and departmental service