Associate Professor - SOM Oncology Program

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 434,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) invites applications for a senior academic leader to serve as Chief of GI Medical Oncology at UMGCCC. We seek an exceptional physician‑scientist with a distinguished record in GI malignancies, a commitment to patient care, scholarship, and academic mentorship, and leadership experience to guide a multidisciplinary program within an NCI‑designated center.

Appointment at Associate Professor or Professor; the salary range for Associate Professors is

Qualifications

• Evidence of sustained academic productivity, including high‑impact publications and extramural research funding.
• Documented commitment to advancing inclusiveness and equity in academic medicine.
• Participation on NCTN and ETCTN committee and leadership of national cooperative trials.
• Experience with faculty recruitment, retention, and career development, and philanthropy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead GI medical oncology as the primary physician and Co‑Leader of the GI Oncology Disease Group.
• Develop and advance a multidisciplinary GI oncology program integrating clinical care with research and education.
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and early‑career investigators and participate in strategic planning.

Skills

Academic leadership

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Strategic planning

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Job Description Chief, Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology (3-309-1321) University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC)

Job Description Chief, Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology (3-309-1321) University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) invites applications for a senior academic leader to serve as Chief of GI Medical Oncology. We seek an exceptional physician‑scientist or clinical‑investigator with a distinguished record of achievement in GI malignancies, including excellence in patient care, impactful scholarship, and a strong commitment to academic mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate successful leadership experience and the capacity to guide a multidisciplinary program within an NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. UMGCCC, an NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and nationally ranked program, seeks a leader who will advance a cohesive, academically rigorous GI oncology program. The successful candidate will collaborate across basic science, clinical research, and population science programs to drive innovation, strengthen translational research, and enhance clinical excellence across the University of Maryland Cancer Network. Appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor; however, final rank and tenure status is dependent on selected candidate’s qualifications. The expected salary range for Associate Professors is $240,150 (min) and $434,140 (max). The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and and years in rank. This salary range does not include all components of the departmental faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school. You are also invited to view the Department of Medicine benefits for full-time faculty members.

Responsibilities

Clinical and Program Leadership

• Serve as the lead physician for GI medical oncology
• Provide strategic leadership as Co‑Leader of the GI Oncology Disease Group
• Develop and enhance a multidisciplinary GI oncology program that integrates clinical services with research and educational missions
• Provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care aligned with national best practices
• Work collaboratively with institutional leaders to oversee GI oncology care and ensure adherence to highest quality care and professional standards
• Contribute to institutional governance through committee participation and strategic planning
• Mentor junior faculty, fellows, and early‑career investigators

Research Advancement

• Expand the clinical and translational research portfolio in GI malignancies
• Foster collaborative, investigator‑initiated trials through engagement with basic science, population science, and Shared Resource leaders
• Partner with UMGCCC Community Outreach and Engagement leadership to ensure research relevance to the cancer center’s catchment area
• Compete successfully for NIH, DOD, foundation, and industry‑sponsored funding
• Promote dissemination of scientific findings at major national meetings and in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals
• Strengthen clinical trial access and accrual at affiliate sites across the UM Cancer Network

Education and Mentorship

• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development for medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees
• Support the professional growth of faculty within the Division of Medical Oncology and across UMGCCC
• Provide consultative expertise and second‑opinion evaluations for community partners
• Participate in local, regional, and national educational activities, including CME programming

The appointee ordinarily shall have had successful experience in teaching and research, scholarship, or creative performance, and, when appropriate to the mission of the institution, be competent to offer graduate instruction and direct graduate research. There shall also be evidence of relevant and effective service to the institution, the community, and the profession.

Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent)
• Board certification in Medical Oncology (ABIM)
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Maryland
• Evidence of sustained academic productivity, including high‑impact publications and extramural research funding
• Documented commitment to advancing inclusiveness and equity in academic medicine
• Participation on NCTN and ETCTN committee and leadership of national cooperative trials
• Experience with faculty recruitment, retention, and career development, and philanthropy is desirable

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About The Team

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (SOM) was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. SOM is dedicated to providing excellence in biomedical education, basic and clinical research, quality patient care and service to improve the health of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.