Radiation Oncology Assistant Professor, AC Track [Palliative Service]
About the role
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non‑tenure academic clinician track. The role emphasizes expertise in palliative care and strong palliative training, with experience in palliative radiation preferred. Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three‑part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, and education of residents and students, upholding the standard that “Excellence is Standard.” As one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs worldwide, the department offers access to nearly every treatment option through its outstanding faculty, advanced technology, and affiliation with the Abramson Cancer Center, providing care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and fourteen community‑based sites.
Responsibilities
- Teach, train, and mentor radiation oncology and medical physics residents, graduate students, and visiting trainees.
- Participate in resident didactic series as a lecturer and in‑person discussant (both informal and formal teaching).
- Provide clinical care including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), proton therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for palliative cancer patients.
Requirements
- M.D. or equivalent degree.
- Eligibility for American Board of Radiology certification.
- Expertise in palliative care with strong palliative training.
- Experience with palliative radiation; residency or fellowship in a palliative program is preferable.