Assistant or Associate Professor Community-Based Physician Faculty

Assistant or Associate Professor - Community-Based Physician Faculty :  The Department of Radiation Oncology, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, ranked top 5 in NIH Research funding, is recruiting for Radiation Oncologist at the Assistant / Associate Professor, non-tenure track level to provide services for our community and downtown based locations.The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in a career in community based academic radiation oncology with their primary practice location based in the community. The primary expectations in our community practices is to facilitate patient volume, actively participate in clinical trials, as well as develop collaborative relationships with local clinical providers.  There may be an opportunity to spend time at our downtown facilities to enhance the availability of advanced radiation modalities for the patients at the community radiation oncology practice.   All physicians are involved in our teaching program which could include providing planned lectures to our residents, participating in mock oral exams, participating in teaching conference, medical students and other healthcare related trainees, as well as participate in annual review courses sponsored by the department.  The Department of Radiation Oncology's clinical program has twenty (20) physicians. The main patient care facility is at the University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore, within the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is close to the main attractions of the Inner Harbor waterfront and professional sports stadiums.  We provide patient care in eight (8) locations in Maryland; the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), the Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) in downtown Baltimore, the Central Maryland Radiation Oncology Center (CMROC) in Columbia, the Tate Cancer Center at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM-BWMC) in Glen Burnie, the Kaufman Cancer Center at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD (UM-UCMC), the Requard Radiation Oncology Center at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM-SRMC) in Easton, MD, the Radiation Oncology Center at the University of Maryland St Joseph Medical Center (UM-SJMC) in Towson, and the Center for Advanced Medicine at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center (UM–CRMC) in Upper Marlboro, MD. There is a prospect that we may offer professional services in other locations in the future. Our current clinical program has fourteen (14) linear accelerators, a research linear accelerator, eight (8) multi-slice large bore CT simulators, a proton center with four (4) active treatment rooms, GammaPod, five (5) HDR units, an MRI and active programs in Hyperthermia Therapy, Brachytherapy, SRS/SBRT, radiopharmaceuticals and Radio-embolization.  There are several campus-wide shared resources including small-animal imaging CT, PET and MR scanners.  There are twelve (12) medical residents and three (3) medical physics residents.Our research program focuses on Precision Radiation Oncology [PRO].  Within this program is the Division of Translational Radiation Science, which was established to accelerate the discovery and clinical implementation of new therapeutic strategies to improve tumor response in clinical radiotherapy, minimize post-radiation therapy complications, and mitigate/treat the life-threatening health effects of a radioactive or nuclear agent.  Research within PRO is focused on bridging the gap between novel hypothesis-driven science and contract research services to advance new drugs, medical devices, and therapeutic techniques from preclinical efficacy studies toward clinical trial for radiation oncology and biodefense applications. To this end, PRO has assembled a team of ten (10) faculty and >30 administrative, technical, and regulatory personnel uniquely equipped to operate at the intersection between basic and translational radiation science.The Medical Physics team is led by our Vice Chair of Physics Research, Dr. Amit Sawant, and has thirty (30) medical physics faculty, twenty-three (23) dosimetrists, three (3) medical physics residents, an active dosimetry training program, and seven (7) information systems and technology staff.  All practice sites are connected via a state-of-the-art telemedicine network facilitating interactions between faculty and staff. Research programs include the development of new treatment planning and delivery techniques, tumor motion management, inter-fraction image guidance strategies and collaborative research.  Medical physics research space is co-located with our PRO research to facilitate collaboration and team science.Candidates must be board certified/ eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology and eligible for an unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.  This position requires a medical degree from a recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent), a strong commitment to patient care and teaching, and the ability to work well in a team setting. The anticipated salary for this position is $287,100 - $529,061 dependent upon experience. The referenced salary range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank.  This salary range does not include all components of the Radiation Oncology faculty compensation program or pay from participation in Radiation Oncology variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.For immediate consideration, please send a cover letter and a recent CV, including names and contact information of three references to the following link:UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees. Candidates must be board certified/ eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology and eligible for an unrestricted license in the State of Maryland.  This position requires a medical degree from a recognized accredited domestic university (or foreign equivalent), a strong commitment to patient care and teaching, and the ability to work well in a team setting. UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.