Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment, Surgical Oncology

Open Rank Position

The Open Rank position will provide clinical expertise in patient care and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of Surgical Oncology. Highly specialized surgeon who uses computer-assisted robotic platforms to perform precise, minimally invasive operations to diagnose, stage, and remove gastrointestinal tumors. Will integrate his/her research and programmatic efforts into an existing and robust gastrointestinal surgery program.

The position is part of a strategic departmental initiative to establish a competitive robotic platform within a major freestanding cancer center a minimally invasive and nationally renowned position. The open rank professor will provide a robust gastrointestinal surgery program.

Experience and Education Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role Department mission Licensed to practice in the State of Texas Board certified (or obtained within departmental timeline), unless exempted Five years post clinical degree with any combination of time as a: clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee

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.