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Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

Employer
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Posted Date
Mar 23, 2018

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Specialty
Faculty
Position Type
Permanent

The Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center solicits applicants for a full-time academic faculty appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, term tenure track. This position is responsible for providing clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialty of Melanoma Medical Oncology. They will also conduct and actively engage in clinical research and participate in clinical trials, as well as original research that will enhance the overall program of the department. This investigator/research provides expertise in the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical and laboratory research projects; and designs and executes the analyses of a broad range of biomedical research projects in their respective field. The candidate must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships, including physicians, patients and subordinates.

Select key functions of this position include:

Research:

Actively engage in translational research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the department. Develop programs of research and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department. Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research; will require budget development and analysis. Contribute to the literature in their field of expertise by publishing original research in peer reviewed journals.

Education/Teaching:

Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in the design of research projects in a related field. Provide appropriate analytical presentations to medical residents, postdoctoral fellows, and students. Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education conferences. Supervise research projects conducted by graduate and undergraduate students.

Service:

Represent the department in local, regional, state, national, and international matters pertaining to their field of expertise. Coordinate translational activities within the department. Provide appropriate expertise to other principal investigators in the department in the design and analysis of clinical and laboratory research projects. Collaborate with physicians on research protocols incorporating concepts from areas of expertise.

Applicants should hold, or be eligible for, medical licensure in Texas, and must possess an MD degree with Board Eligibility or Board Certification in the subspecialty of medical oncology. Certification(s) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is also a requirement.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and a brief synopsis of experience and interests to:

Randy Vidrine

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Melanoma Medical Oncology, Unit 430

1515 Holcombe Boulevard

Houston, TX 77030

or r-mail: RVidrine@mdanderson.org

MD Anderson Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws, unless such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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