Assistant / Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Job Title: Assistant / Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncology


Posting Start Date: 5/22/26


Work Arrangement: Onsite


Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

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Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Surgery is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

A full-time faculty position is available in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Department of Surgery. This position joins an active Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program within the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center that is triple accreditation from the NAPBC (National Accreditation Program of Breast Centers), NQMBC (National Quality Metrics of Breast Centers), and the ACR (American College of Radiology). The successful applicant will be provided with a competitive salary and benefits, and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. This position will be assigned clinical duties at the UC Health West Chester Hospital (WCH) and the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center.

Essential Functions

Duties will include responsibilities for the clinical, research and teaching activities for surgical trainees (residents and fellows) and medical students. Candidates must be committed to an academic career that combines outstanding patient care with excellent teaching and impactful research activities.


Minimum Requirements

• Ohio medical license
• MD/DO or equivalent degree
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in General Surgery
• Completion of Surgical Oncology or Breast Oncology fellowship

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Certification or eligible for Certification by the American Board of Surgery
• Applicants should demonstrate commitment to teaching and research.
• Focus in comprehensive Breast Surgery with both clinical and research interests
• Interest in clinical, health outcomes, or translational research.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary Information:


Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.


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