Surgical Oncologist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill is seeking a full-time surgical oncologist for their Department of Surgery. This open-rank position involves comprehensive clinical care, education for medical students and residents, and research on liver and pancreatic cancers. Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree and fellowship training in surgical oncology or hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. Preference will be given to those with experience in HPB malignancies and minimally-invasive techniques.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology or hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Experience caring for patients with HPB malignancies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and support for oncology programs.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Conduct research in clinical trials, outcomes, and basic science.
• Commit to the missions of patient care, education, and research.

Skills

Clinical care

Surgical oncology

Research

Education

Robotics and minimally-invasive surgery

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Fellowship trained in surgical oncology or hepatopancreatobiliary surgery

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery at the University of North Carolina is seeking a full-time surgical oncologist to join our Division of Surgical Oncology. This open‑rank, open‑track appointment ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 FTE. The faculty member will perform clinical, research, and educational duties, focusing on cancers of the liver, biliary tree, and pancreas.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, including multidisciplinary care, tumor boards, and surgical support of oncology programs.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Conduct research in areas such as clinical trials, outcomes, health services, basic science, translational, ethics, education, or global surgery.
• Commit to departmental, school, and university missions of patient care, education, and research.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority, reporting Clery crimes and completing annual Clery training.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Fellowship trained in surgical oncology or hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients with HPB malignancies.
• Proficiency in robotics and minimally‑invasive surgery.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression and identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.