Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Urologic Oncologist

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fellowship-Trained Urologic Oncologist for a full-time faculty position. This role involves providing comprehensive care in urologic oncology, with a focus on kidney, testicular, and bladder cancers. Candidates will join a leading academic urology program in Florida, collaborating with a team of experts and engaging in groundbreaking research. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a renowned institution's mission of excellence in education, research, and patient care. If you are passionate about advancing urologic oncology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Fellowship-Trained Urologic Oncologist required.
• Must be licensed in Florida and board certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in urologic oncology with a focus on kidney, testicular, and bladder cancer.
• Participate in research and clinical trials while mentoring residents.

Skills

Urologic Oncology

Robotic Surgery

Clinical Trials

Multidisciplinary Approach

Education

M.D. degree

Job description

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Urologic Oncologist

Job Description:

The Department of Urology at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a BC/BE Fellowship-Trained Urologic Oncologist at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level for a full-time faculty position.

Background: The Department of Urology is the leading academic urology program in the state of Florida. The University of Florida (UF) Department of Urology at UF Health Shands Hospital is a tertiary referral center that serves the population of north central Florida, southern Georgia and surrounding communities. The candidate would join the department, which has 20 full-time and part-time urologists who support general, endourology, urologic oncology, female, pediatric, male-infertility and reconstructive urologic surgery. In addition, the candidate would have a joint appointment at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. UF is the 5th ranked public university in the nation. The UF College of Medicine is ranked in the top 50 of all U.S. medical schools for NIH research dollars awarded to medical schools and is ranked No. 23 among public institutions. UF Health Cancer Center is an NCI designated center offering a strong research infrastructure and environment.

Clinical: Seeking a candidate with broad clinical experience in urologic oncology with a particular interest in, but not limited to, one of the following potential areas:

1. Kidney cancer: The candidate should have an interest in treating local and advanced kidney cancer employing a multi-disciplinary approach along with both robotic and open techniques and strong clinical trials involvement. UF urology has a strong multi-disciplinary approach for advanced kidney cancer patients.
2. Testicular cancer: The candidate should have experience in all aspects of the evaluation and treatment of testicular cancer. Experience in open and/or robotic retroperitoneal lymph node dissection and multi-disciplinary care in conjunction with colleagues from medical oncology. Clinical trial involvement would be viewed favorably.
3. Bladder cancer: Alternatively, the candidate may have an interest in treating local and advanced bladder cancer employing a multi-disciplinary approach to clinical trials enrollment for bladder cancer patients along with medical oncology and radiation oncology.

It is expected regardless of clinical area of interest that the candidate has a strong academic research interest. The candidate would also receive excellent mentorship from two established urologic oncologists (Paul Crispen, MD, Padraic O’Malley, MD, and Tarik Benidir, MD).

Expected Salary: Rank and salary commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a M.D. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified or eligible.

Preferred Qualifications: BC/BE Fellowship-Trained Urologic Oncologist.

Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload a current CV, letter of interest, and list of 3 references, or 3 letters of reference. This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Applicants are also encouraged to express their interest and obtain additional information about the position by contacting Steve Hartley at 352-273-7834 or [e-mail].

The University of Florida is an equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Health Assessment Required: Yes