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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Radiation Oncology (NTT or T/TT) - Radiation Oncologist

Employer
University of Missouri - Columbia
Location
Columbia, Missouri, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Sep 1, 2022

Job Details



Job Description

The University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, chaired by Dr. Bo Lu, is expanding, and searching for a full-time Radiation Oncologist who wish to build a world-class, specialized clinical practice at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Our ideal candidates will provide the highest level of care to our patients, who come to us with the most complex cases from across our region. The applicant will have the opportunity to provide clinical radiation oncology services, as well as lead the growth of research and scholarly activities related to oncology and cancer.

Job Details
• Responsibilities are:
o Expected mix of teaching to clinical work:
~80% Clinical
~10% Teaching/Education
~10% Administration

• Equipment & Treatments Provided
o Trilogy Linear Accelerators
o True Beam Linear Accelerators
o Varian Ethos
o Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT)
o Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
o Brachytherapy

• Support
o Radiation Dosimetrists
o Radiation Therapists
o Radiation Physicists
o Radiation Oncology Nurses

About Us
Greater than 600 new patients undergo radiation therapy each year including both adult and pediatric patients. Our radiation team works with other specialized medical doctors to provide our patients with optimal cancer treatment. Every week, doctors--surgeons, oncologists, pathologists and radiologists—involved in treating a specific site of disease meet for tumor boards to discuss, review and develop the optimal treatment plan for each patient.

Opportunities to collaborate with researchers and clinician-scientists abound at the University of Missouri. Being part of the four-campus, land-grant University of Missouri System provides access to rich resources and distinctive capabilities. Strong industry partnerships with Cerner, Siemens Healthineers, Thermo-Fischer and others enables us to accelerate discovery and innovation. We also offer collaboration opportunities at Siteman Cancer Center to conduct joint projects, publications, and/or grant funding.

Looking to the future, we are making a huge investment in medical research. The NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000-square-foot research facility that is a hub where scientists and clinicians collaborate with experts in other disciplines. The facility is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, the first of its kind in Missouri.¿¿

The University of Missouri has unparalleled infrastructure and basic science faculty collaborators to develop the next generation of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy. With the largest University research reactor in the US (MURR) producing Iodine-131, Lutetium-177 and the new wave of beta emitting radionuclides and new infrastructure for pre-clinical and human imaging.
Greater than 600 new patients undergo radiation therapy each year including both adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

MD/DO, Board-Certified/Board-eligible in Radiation Oncology

Candidates will be Evaluted on: proven leadership experience in both clinical radiation oncology and cancer research.

Application Materials

Be prepared to upload a CV.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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Company

 Mizzou

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one — it's a major land-grant institution and Missouri's largest public research university.

Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou has a reputation of excellence in teaching and research, and is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. MU offers more than 280 degree programs — including more than 75 online degree options — and is designated as comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Mizzou is recognized nationally and receives top rankings for its programs in many areas, including journalismdispute resolutionfamily and community medicinecampus writing program and Freshman Interest Groups. As one of only six public universities in the country with medicineveterinary medicine and law all on one campus, MU provides Missouri with an educated work force of doctors, veterinarians and lawyers.

At Mizzou, we know how to make an impact—and our work reaches far beyond our campus. When you become part of our community, you’ll be part of our collective effort to teach, to learn and to drive change that results in better lives and brighter futures for the world.

Mizzou Tigers are lifelong learners, and that includes our faculty and staff members. All employees have the opportunity to pursue personal and professional growth and acquire new skills for their own benefit and the benefit of the university.

Our university seeks to support the whole employee, and that includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, support that will help you find work/life balance, a focus on career planning and plenty of opportunities to find and be recognized for your success.

We support an engaged and energized university community through competitive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as diverse programs to support whole-person wellness.

Mizzou empowers employees to make a lasting financial plan with retirement plan options, some of which are accessible to all faculty and staff, no matter their eligibility for other benefits.

Mizzou is a world-renowned educational and research institution, and our first-rate faculty, staff and students are part of something big. If you’re looking for a vibrant community that offers endless opportunities to grow and make a difference throughout our state, the nation and the world, our university may be the place for you. 

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