Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Radiation Oncology

Clinical Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a clinical radiation oncology practice for patients referred to UT MD Anderson at TMC and/or HALs.
• Visually view, evaluate, and interpret medical records, physical exams, and other relevant data of patients; include competency in taking history and examining patients.
• Process all essential clinical and diagnostic findings into sound treatment recommendations in multidisciplinary settings.
• Design and supervise the execution of high‑quality radiation treatments for patients with various diseases.
• Ensure all quality control standards are implemented and constant quality‑assurance measures are in place.
• Advocate and educate other clinicians within the institution and outside regarding current developments in radiation oncology and future treatment options across disease sites.
• Identify and solve problems related to job responsibilities using knowledge and experience in multiple settings; move between multidisciplinary disease sites and centers as needed.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve on or attend institutional committee meetings as assigned or requested by the Department Chair or other appropriate faculty members.
• Assume administrative duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
• Serve on international and national committees as requested by the Department Chair, which may include travel to meeting sites.

Research Responsibilities

• Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the Division.
• Develop and maintain independent clinical research programs that complement the goals of the Division, including instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.
• Collaborate with investigators within and outside the Division and the Institution.
• Write manuscripts describing scientific developments for publication in peer‑review journals.
• Seek and obtain appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research, including grant proposals, applications, budget development, and analysis.

Educational Responsibilities

• Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in radiation oncology for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Present, participate in, and attend divisional and institutional teaching and continuing‑education conferences.
• Deliver lectures using visual aids to trainees in radiation oncology.

Requirements

• Doctorate‑level degree in a field appropriate to the faculty role and/or department mission.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
• Board Certified (or obtain certification within the departmental timeline).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Instructor **or** five (5) years post‑degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or GME trainee.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition benefits and educational opportunities.
• Individual and team recognition programs.

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, requiring routine reviews and screening. Ongoing compliance with these security requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.