Associate Professor

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus invites applications for Associate Professor (Tenure eligible) affiliated with the NCI-designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Research Programs. Salary is commensurate with experience and start-up support is provided.

Academic appointment will be in the Department of Internal Medicine/ Oncology Section. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences and have areas of focus in cancer

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong publication record and funding from NCI are encouraged.
• Possess a strong scientific research program and the ability to manage independent research.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program in cancer prevention/interception and early detection biomarkers.
• Contribute to teaching and participate in the academic mission within Internal Medicine/Oncology.

Skills

Publication record

NCI funding experience

Independent research program

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD or MD or MD/PhD

Job description

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Provost Office: College of Medicine and Stephenson Cancer Center: Internal Medicine +SCC

Location

OKC

Open Date

Jul 08, 2026

Description

Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus invites applications for ranks of Associate Professor (Tenure eligible) position. The faculty members will be affiliated with the NCI-designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Research Programs and will have access to exceptional resources and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Individuals with specialty in areas of Cancer Interception, Prevention, Pre-cancer Biology and Early Detection-Biomarkers are encouraged to apply. Selected candidate(s) will be provided competitive salaries and start-up support. Salary to be commensurate with experience. Academic appointment will be in the Department of Internal Medicine/ Oncology Section.

Qualifications

• Individuals working in cancer prevention/interception, precancer biology, early detection biomarkers areas of cancer research.
• Must hold a PhD or MD or MD/PhD degree in any area of biomedical sciences.
• Demonstrate strong publication record and funding from NCI are highly encouraged to apply.
• Possess a strong scientific research program and able to manage independent research.

Application Process

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