Cranial Neurosurgeon — Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Cranial Neurosurgeon at open rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) on a tenure-track appointment to lead clinical care and academic activities. The role emphasizes brain tumor management, multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching fellows and residents, and advancing translational research in neurosurgical oncology.

Candidates must have MD, board certification or eligibility in neurological surgery, neurosurgery residency, and

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in neurological surgery or eligibility; certification obtained within required timeline.
• Completion of neurological surgery residency training.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic Life Support, or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, as required by institutional policy.
• Eligibility for the clinical privileges necessary to perform the assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides exemplary cranial neurosurgical care within the scope of approved clinical privileges and in accordance with professional standards.
• Develops cranial neurosurgical practice focusing on brain tumors and other intracranial neoplasms.
• Provides outpatient consultation, surgical treatment, inpatient care, perioperative management, and longitudinal follow-up.
• Collaborates with neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, rehabilitation, and other specialties.
• Participates in multidisciplinary tumor boards, case conferences, and care coordination activities.
• Provides neurosurgical consultation and call coverage as assigned by the department.
• Mentors and supervises trainees and research personnel involved in assigned projects.
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation and coding within policy timeframes.
• Communicates treatment options and progress with patients and families.
• Maintains clinical knowledge and surgical skills through continuing education and professional activities.
• Participates in patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes initiatives.
• Represents the department in professional activities related to cranial neurosurgery and neuro-oncology.

Skills

Cranial neurosurgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or equivalent

Board certification in neurological surgery or eligibility

Neurological surgery residency training

CPR/BLS/ACLS as required

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Cranial Neurosurgeon at open rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) on a tenure-track appointment to lead clinical care and academic activities. The role emphasizes brain tumor management, multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching fellows and residents, and advancing translational research in neurosurgical oncology.

Candidates must have MD, board certification or eligibility in neurological surgery, neurosurgery residency, and