School of Medicine - Open Rank - Radiation Oncology - Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking exceptional physician faculty (MD or MD/PhD) for an open-rank and open tenure, full-time position. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What we are looking for:· Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Oncology· Eligible for Alabama medical licensure· Strong clinical acumen and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care· Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset· Experience in proton therapy and/or brachytherapy is encouraged but not required

Why Join UAB Radiation Oncology?· Top-tier academic program with a strong national reputation for clinical innovation and research excellence· Comprehensive treatment offerings including IMRT, SBRT, SRS, IGRT, TBI, TSI, and brachytherapy.· Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment integrating clinicians, physicists, and scientists in both patient care and research· Strong leadership development culture three recent faculty have gone on to chair radiation oncology departments at other leading institutions· Robust research infrastructure supporting basic, translational, and clinical investigation in oncologyThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic academic department committed to clinical excellence, scientific advancement, mentorship, and leadership development. Whether you are an established physician-scientist or an emerging clinical educator, we welcome your interest in contributing to our mission.

About UAB The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has for more than five decades produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB Radiation Oncology is a trusted training site for Varian where trainees traverse from across the nation. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States, and in the top 10 worldwide, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and Young University Rankings.

UAB Medicine is the third-largest public academic medical center in the country, with more than 1, beds and almost 18, employees. UAB Hospital is the centerpiece of the UAB Health System and is the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine. Situated among major research centers and clinics, UAB Hospital provides patients with a complete range of primary and specialty care services, as well as the most up-to-date treatments and innovations in health care. In addition to UAB Hospital, UAB Medicine includes The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital, as well as several primary and specialty care clinics, a dozen member and affiliate hospitals within Alabama, more than 10 cancer associates in the Southeast, and the Viva Health HMO.

Recently, UAB expanded further by acquiring five hospitals from the Ascension St. Vincents Health System. This acquisition added 5, employees, beds, and outpatient facilities, which include hospitals in Birmingham, Blount, Chilton, East, and St. Clair counties; the One Nineteen campus; the Trussville Freestanding Emergency Department; imaging centers; and other clinics.

BirminghamLocated in the heart of the Southeast, Birmingham is a short drive from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, New Orleans, Memphis and Gulf Coast beaches. Some of the most beautiful suburbs in the United States surround the city. With its picturesque surroundings, Birmingham has been recognized as an All American City, one of the top ten American cities to live and work, and one of the top ten entrepreneurial and job growth hot spots in America. The combination of pleasant weather, geography, diverse culture, activities, and lifestyle make this city a wonderful place to live, raise a family, and practice medicine.

For additional information about our department, please visit our website at Required Qualifications To be considered, candidates must have strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, and compassionate towards all patients. Preferred Qualifications Proton Therapy and Brachytherapy experience are highly encouraged but not required.