Radiation Oncology Director (Associate/Professor)

University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for the Radiation Oncology Director (Associate/Professor). The role balances clinical Radiation Oncology duties with leading the development of a comprehensive cancer program as Founding Director and Cancer Service Line Director for UT Health RGV.

The candidate will provide leadership for academic, clinical, research, and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will implement multidisciplinary cancer strategies, recruit faculty,

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Radiation Oncology and licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical Radiation Oncology services (outpatient and potentially inpatient).
• Lead as Founding Director of Radiation Oncology and Cancer Service Line Director for UT Health RGV.
• Develop and grow the UTRGV Cancer Center across academic, clinical, research, and strategic dimensions.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop academic cancer specialists and investigators.
• Build multidisciplinary programs (Breast Cancer, Clinical Trials, Theranostics) and expand translational research.

Job description

Radiation Oncology Director (Associate/Professor)

Job Class Code:

FLSA:

Posting Number: FRGV2013

Location: McAllen, Texas

Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 1 year

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job

The UTRGV SOM is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligiblephysician in Radiation Oncology to provide both clinical(non-teaching) and academic radiation services. The successfulcandidate will serve as Founding Director of Radiation Oncology andCancer Therapeutics and Cancer Service Line Director for UT HealthRGV. The successful candidate will provide leadership across theacademic, clinical, research, and strategic dimensions of thegrowing UTRGV cancer enterprise.

Leadership responsibilities will include

• Establishing and leading the UTRGV academic Radiation Oncologyprogram, including faculty recruitment, clinical quality andsafety, education, research, innovation, and long-term programmaticgrowth.
• Serving as Cancer Service Line Director for UT Health RGV,developing a strategic plan alongside UT Health RGV leadership andproviding strategic clinical leadership for the continueddevelopment, integration, quality, and growth of cancer servicesacross the health system, while working collaboratively withmedical, surgical, radiation, and other oncology leaders.
• Establishing and leading the UTRGV Comprehensive Breast CancerProgram, integrating medical oncology, radiation oncology, breastsurgery, imaging, pathology, genetics, survivorship, prevention,and clinical research into a coordinated multidisciplinaryprogram.
• Serving as Co-Director of the UTRGV Cancer Clinical TrialsProgram, working collaboratively with leadership and other CancerCenter leaders to expand investigator-initiated, cooperative-group,industry-sponsored, and translational cancer trials throughoutSouth Texas.
• Developing a Molecular Imaging, Theranostics, andRadiopharmaceutical Oncology Program, including expansion ofdiagnostic and therapeutic isotope capabilities and leadership inplanning for future radiopharmaceutical production and potentialcyclotron development.
• Advancing cancer therapeutics and technology at UTRGV,including innovative radiation techniques, image-guided therapies,precision oncology approaches, theranostics, radiopharmaceuticaltherapies, and other emerging cancer treatments.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing academic cancerspecialists and investigators, helping create the faculty andleadership infrastructure necessary for the continued growth andmaturation of the UTRGV Cancer Center.
• Developing a Rio Grande Valley Cancer Consortium, bringingtogether UTRGV and community oncologists, health systems, andcancer programs throughout the region to expand clinical trials,collaborative research, education, advanced therapeutics, andaccess to high-quality cancer care.
• Providing broader institutional and regional cancer leadership,working with the School of Medicine, UT Health RGV, Cancer Centerleadership, university leadership, and community partners toadvance UTRGV's cancer treatment, research, education, andinnovation efforts.

The successful candidate will also provide clinical RadiationOncology services. Clinical responsibilities will includeoutpatient radiation services and may include in-patientconsultation. Academic responsibilities may include teachingresidents/medical students in the outpatient clinical setting andin the classroom. Participation in scholarly activity, facultydevelopment, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives,and other administrative and program committees are expected. Also,preparation and presentation of program didactics, grand rounds,and assisting with undergraduate medical education will be assignedat the Chair's discretion. The successful candidate will develop arobust clinical/translational research program that advances thetherapeutic paradigm.

Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with academic experienceand credentials.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD or DO from an accredited institution, Board Certified or BoardEligible in Radiation Oncology and licensed in the State of Texas.5-10 years of academic, clinical and administrative experienceexperience.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of ACGME accredited residency trainingprogram in Radiation Oncology.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience in teaching medical students, residents, andfellows.Bilingual in English and SpanishRegional or emergingreputation for the rank of associate professor or higher.

Salary:

Commensurate with Qualifications andExperience

License or Certification Required?:

Yes

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

12/07/2026

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positionsofinterest.

Open Date:

09/07/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible forredacting any confidential information from the documents youattach with your application. The confidential information includesthe following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender*Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this informationprior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will beforwarding your application to the department as per yoursubmission.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, theposition may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio GrandeValley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas EducationCode §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is TeacherRetirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect theOptional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is notEnglish to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactorypaper-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 scoreof 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incompleteapplications will not be considered. All positions are subject tobudget approval.