Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Breast Medical Oncology

Job Title

This position has a target base salary of $287,044 to $367,301 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

Essential Duties

Clinical 80%

A. Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners properly balanced with other academic activities.

B. Capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty.

C. Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center.

D. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.

E. Participate in quality improvement and institutional effectiveness or healthcare excellence projects.

Administrative and Service 5%

A. Participate in investigation and review of best practice initiatives and clinical and institutional effectiveness projects.

B. Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by the Chair.

C. Represent the Department by participating or presenting at local, regional, state, and national meetings in the field of medical oncology.

Research 5%

A. Actively engage in clinical and translational research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the department.

B. Develop research programs of scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department.

C. Identify grants and funding sources for funding of research, submit grants and protocols in accordance with rules and deadline applications, and develop budgets and analysis and complete grant and protocol application forms.

Education/Teaching 10%

A. Acts as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents and students. Provides a balanced and integrated educational program for pediatric residents and fellows.

B. Attend and participate in Department teaching and continuing education conferences.

C. Supervise trainees as needed during their clinical rotations. Trainees include doctoral and/or master's degree students, postdoctoral research fellows, clinical residents or fellows, visiting scientists, etc.

Service (External or Extramural Service)

A. Participate in external or extramural service such as but not limited to external research committees, collaborative research activities, conferences, professional society activities, study sections, staff meetings, etc.

B. Edit and/or review presentations for scientific meetings, seminars, or public dissemination of research findings, abstracts, protocols, manuscripts, books, publications, reports or oral presentations, patents associated with research, research proposals, grant applications, etc.

Requirements

Education:

Required: Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and department mission Licensed to practice in the State of Texas Boardcertified (or obtained within departmentaltimeline) unless exempted

Experience:

Required: At least two (2) years as Instructor or (5) years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a: clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships). Appropriate post medical doctoral training per discipline.

Licensure/Certification:

Required: Licensed to practice in State of Texas Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted

Work Location: Onsite

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.