Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Florida. In this role, the incumbent will have a primary clinical assignment focused on GI cancers and will also be expected to develop, conduct, and participate in clinical trials and other collaborative research involving patients with GI cancers. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and will be expected to collaborate in a variety of activities including subspecialty and multidisciplinary clinic at the UF Health main campus, cancer case and research conferences, and clinical trials.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology
- Current licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the state of Florida
- Training and some experience in developing investigator-initiated clinical trials and interacting with laboratory scientists for translational research
- A commitment to service, good verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow’s doctors
Compensation/Benefits
As part of the University of Florida's College of Medicine, the incumbent will be eligible for a full suite of comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, dental, and other supplementary plans.
Rank and compensation--including tenure eligibility--will be commensurate with individual qualifications.
As part of the UF Health Cancer Center and the UF College of Medicine, the incumbent will also have access to a number of resources for professional development including leadership, education, and research training through the UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. Clinical research support is provided by the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office.
About the Employer
The UF Health Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center located in Gainesville, FL. The UF Health Cancer Center brings together more than 300 researchers and clinicians from across the University of Florida and UF Health system to provide leading-edge cancer care and conduct original cancer research in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
As part of the University of Florida faculty, the incumbent will join the UF Department of Medicine, a national leader in cancer treatment and research. UF Shands Hospital has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the state and is ranked among the nation's Top 50 in 9 adult and 3 pediatric specialties, including cancer.
The Gainesville area has superb weather, inexpensive living, nationally ranked public schools, and multiple year-round indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities. More information on all that the Gainesville metro area has to offer can be in the Guide to Greater Gainesville.
How to Apply
Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to your application.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
