Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Surgical Oncology

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The Open Rank position at UT MD Anderson will provide clinical expertise in patient care and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in Surgical Oncology. The surgeon will use robotic platforms for precise, minimally invasive operations to diagnose, stage, and remove GI tumors and will integrate research into a strong GI surgery program.

This role supports a strategic initiative to build a leading robotic GI platform at a major cancer center and will involve

Qualifications

• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to the faculty role.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline).
• Five years post clinical degree with clinician/scientist or GME trainee experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in patient care and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students.
• Perform computer-assisted robotic, minimally invasive operations to diagnose, stage, and remove GI tumors.
• Integrate research and programmatic efforts into an established GI surgery program.
• Contribute to establishing a competitive robotic platform within the cancer center.
• Lead and develop a robust GI surgery program as Open Rank professor.

Skills

Robotic surgery

Minimally invasive

Gastrointestinal tumors

Clinical teaching

Education

Doctorate-level degree

Licensed to practice in Texas

Board certification

Job description

General Duties

The Open Rank position will provide clinical expertise in patient care and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of Surgical Oncology. Highly specialized surgeon who uses computer-assisted robotic platforms to perform precise, minimally invasive operations to diagnose, stage, and remove gastrointestinal tumors. Will integrate his/her research and programmatic efforts into an existing and robust gastrointestinal surgery program. The position is part of a strategic departmental initiative to establish a competitive robotic platform within a major freestanding cancer center - a minimally invasive and nationally renowned position. The open rank professor will provide a robust gastrointestinal surgery program.

Mailing address and/or contact information

Matthew HG Katz, MD FACS

Professor and Chair

UT MD Anderson

The Department of Surgical Oncology

1400 Pressler St., Unit 1484

Houston, TX 77030

Email Address: [e-mail]

Experience And Education

Experience And Education

Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to

• Faculty role
• Department mission

Licensed to practice in the State of Texas

Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted

Five years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a: clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182065
• Employee Status: Regular
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite