Oncology Physician Specializing in Melanoma/Skin Cancers

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an Oncology Physician specializing in melanoma and skin cancers. This role involves providing clinical care and leading research initiatives within a top-tier medical institution. The successful candidate will engage in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to high-value cancer care across the Intermountain West.

Benefits

Parental leave

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Eligible for ABIM board certification in Oncology.
• Experience in clinical care and research.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and lead clinical/translational research.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for research program development.

Skills

Clinical Care

Research Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Medical Degree

ABIM Board Certification in Oncology

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Details

The Oncology Division in the Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), is recruiting an outstanding clinician specializing in melanoma/skin cancers. The selected applicant will be appointed as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the clinical or tenure track. Responsibilities include providing clinical care and leading clinical or translational research across our main campus, community, and affiliate hospital locations. This position supports Huntsman Cancer Institute's strategic goal to deliver integrated, high-value cancer care throughout the Intermountain West. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop clinical research programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Medical Degree, eligible for ABIM board certification in Oncology.

Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter detailing professional experiences, including leadership, scientific accomplishments, clinical practice, mentoring, and administrative/service roles, at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/160611

For inquiries, contact Erica Adamson at [e-mail].

The University of Utah Health has ranked in the top 10 of the Vizient Quality Leadership Award for 13 consecutive years. It is a Top-Tier 1 research (R1) institution with FY23 research funding of $768 million. The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine received $312 million in funding this year, with departments including Internal Medicine and Pediatrics contributing over $113 million.

Our rich history of providing excellent care, research, and education spans over seventy-five years. The DOIM is highly collaborative, with strong partnerships across divisions, departments, and with VA Hospital and HCI. It is ranked 36th nationally for research, with $45.3 million in NIH funding in 2022. The Division of Oncology, aligned with HCI, offers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services at multiple locations, supported by a dedicated team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

The division boasts a robust clinical trials program supported by over $17 million in extramural research funding in FY23, and is a leader in industry and investigator-initiated trials. Research opportunities include population-based genetic studies using the Utah Population Database.

Educational programs include a combined Oncology/Hematology Fellowship, PhD and MD/PhD training, and a Physician-Scientist Training Program. We are committed to supporting junior faculty development through various institutional training initiatives.

Salt Lake City offers a high quality of life, with access to outdoor recreation, vibrant cultural activities, and a diverse community, including significant Latinx, immigrant, and LGBTQ populations.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We acknowledge the traditional lands of the Ute Tribe and are committed to partnerships with Native Nations and communities.

We support faculty work-life balance, offering parental leave and family-friendly policies. U of U Health values a culture of collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

Department: 00233 - Oncology

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN03485F

Apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/160766

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For more information on nondiscrimination policies and accommodations, visit https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/