The Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine and the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is seeking a Clinician-Investigator Medical Oncologist for a Faculty Position with a focus in Head and Neck, including Thyroid Cancers.
The successful candidate would join a thriving multidisciplinary medical oncology practice and be able to leverage world class scientific collaborations and robust infrastructure for investigator initiated, industry sponsored, and population based clinical trials.
We expect that this individual will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Medicine. The candidate will report to the Chief of Hematology & Medical Oncology and be expected to have administrative, clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities in the Mays Cancer Center, one of the nation's NCI-Designated Cancer Centers with over a 40-year tradition of excellence in development of new cancer therapies, understanding cancer biology, and decreasing the burden of Cancer in San Antonio and South Texas.
Subspecialty Medical Oncology experience/expertise in patient care and clinical trials in Head and Neck and Thyroid cancer is preferred and the ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to the clinical and research programs of our multidisciplinary practice. Candidates should hold an M.D. or M.D./PhD and be board certified/eligible in Medical Oncology and eligible for licensure by the Texas Medical Board.
The Head and Neck and Thyroid Oncology program at the Mays Cancer Center has an extremely strong and growing presence in South Texas. A very strong basic science team with immune checkpoint expertise and translational research helps our clinicians develop clinical trials. The position is for a dedicated Head and Neck and Thyroid cancer physician to champion the program and grow a superb translational-clinical trial and standard care program.
A world premier cancer genetics program is also in place. This program is the cornerstone of our clinical and research efforts in colorectal cancer prevention.
UT Health San Antonio offers competitive salaries with excellent benefits. The San Antonio area provides an outstanding quality of life, along with a favorable cost of living. Interested individuals may apply at http://uthscsa.edu/hr/employment.asp