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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clin, Adjunct, In-Residence, Clin X) Radiation Oncology - El Centro

Position overview

Position title: Radiation Oncology - El Centro
Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $82,300 - $313,800. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2023-24-academic-salary-scales.html

Application Window

Open date: August 22, 2023

Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences (http://radonc.ucsd.edu) within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity. The Department seeks to recruit full or part-time faculty Radiation Oncologists at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to join a growing team of radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and scientists.

The Department provides services at the UCSD Moores Cancer Center, the NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and satellite locations in the greater San Diego area. This position is exclusively based in El Centro, California, located ~ 125 miles from the Moores Cancer Center, and will not provide coverage at other sites.

This position will have the following roles and responsibilities:

Clinical: Fulfill the clinical needs of the Department at our El Centro site location, engage with other physicians in providing multi-disciplinary care, participate in tumor boards, and maintain appropriate credentialing relevant to the area of expertise.

Education: Provide training, teaching, and education for UCSD radiation oncology residents, visiting radiation oncology residents, medical students, and visiting radiation oncology professionals.

Service: Participate in committees at the department, Cancer Center, University, local, and/or national, as appropriate.

Professional Development: Maintenance of applicable medical licenses, board certification, and institutional training requirements as required by UCSD. The continued professional development and integration of new treatment techniques and protocols as supported by evidence-based medicine principles.

The appropriate series and appointment will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, DO, MD/PhD, or PhD in health-related fields.

Candidates with an MD or equivalent must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California and be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.

Preferred qualifications

Candidates with Spanish language skills are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03717

Help contact: pvera@health.ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.

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