Medical Hematologist/Oncologist

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX invites applications for a Medical Hematologist/Oncologist to join its Division of Health Affairs. This is a full-time academic physician appointment with responsibilities in patient care, teaching fellows and residents, and clinical research.

The successful candidate will provide expert cancer care, supervise outpatient and inpatient services, participate in scholarly activity, and contribute to program development within a distributed

Qualifications

• MD degree in Internal Medicine, Board Certification in hematology/oncology.
• Texas Medical License or eligible for it in Texas.
• Completed hematology/oncology fellowship or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cancer care and patient management.
• Staff outpatient and inpatient oncology services.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Teaching/education

Education

MD degree in Internal Medicine

Texas Medical License

Board Certification in hematology/oncology

Job description

Office Location

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

Title and Position Information

Working Title: Medical Hematologist/Oncologist

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period: 1 year

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 standards 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. Serve as a role‑model practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, and students.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD degree in Internal Medicine with Board Certification in hematology, oncology or hematology & oncology.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Texas Medical License and qualified for an appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Completed an accredited hematology, oncology or hematology & oncology fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year post completion of fellowship training.

License or Certification Required

Yes

Salary

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date

04/01/2026

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

01/05/2026

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.

Please Note

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.