Chief, Division of Oncology

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; South Valley (NM); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a Clinical Associate Professor/Professor in Oncology. The position emphasizes patient care leadership, teaching fellows, residents and students, and active involvement in clinical research.

Responsibilities include developing a robust cancer medicine program, ensuring high-quality outpatient and inpatient care, and mentoring learners while aligning with Texas state board and ACOP standards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to clinical oncology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
• Board Certification in a field appropriate to faculty role.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical care in cancer medicine for outpatients and inpatients.
• Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to UT Health RGV.
• Lead educational programs for fellows, residents, and students.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment.

Formation

Doctorate-level degree

Oncology fellowship completed

Board Certification in oncology

Description du poste

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year

FTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

Provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students. Practice clinical cancer medicine in an exemplary manner in standard set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities. Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician’s subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and clear and concise verbal communications.

Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to UT Health RGV . Provide physician staffing for the out-patient clinic and in-patient services at a level commensurate with that which would be provided by other Oncology staff/internists with the same level of training and experience. Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.

Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in cancer medicine for learners rotating through the services. Development and implement specific continuing education programs pertaining to cancer care. Analyze continuing education needs and, using a dictating machine or a computer and keyboard, develop continuing education programs.

Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment. Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities as assigned. May necessitate instructing, through written or verbal communication, research support personnel in protocol implementation. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. Also will require budget development and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to the role of a Clinical Associate Professor or Professor and the mission of the management and treatment of patients with cancer and associated disorders. Licensed to practice medicine in Texas. Board Certification in a field appropriate to faculty role or department mission. Qualified for an appointment at the rank of associate professor or Professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Completed an accredited oncology fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

At least five years post completion of fellowship training.

License or Certification Required?

License or Certification Required? Yes

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/23/2022

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date

Open Date 05/25/2022

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

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