Medical Oncology Clinical Physician
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Medical Oncology Clinical Physician
Requisition Number
FE03984
Working Title
Department Name
7H367:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS-MED ONC
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of internal medicine residency and fellowship training in Medical Oncology
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure. Board certified in Internal Medicine/board eligible in Medical Oncology
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and Department of Internal Medicine/Division of Medical Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified/Board Eligible Medical Oncologist to join the Department of Internal Medicine. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on oncology clinical care, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research. The faculty member will support the clinical research mission of the Markey Cancer Center through various roles including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research.
The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky. The UK Markey Cancer Center for a seventh straight year earned a national ranking from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. For the eighth year in a row, UK HealthCare was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky.
Please include CV along with application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Medical Oncology Clinical Physician
Requisition Number
FE03984
Working Title
Department Name
7H367:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS-MED ONC
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of internal medicine residency and fellowship training in Medical Oncology
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure. Board certified in Internal Medicine/board eligible in Medical Oncology
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and Department of Internal Medicine/Division of Medical Oncology is seeking a Board-Certified/Board Eligible Medical Oncologist to join the Department of Internal Medicine. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on oncology clinical care, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research. The faculty member will support the clinical research mission of the Markey Cancer Center through various roles including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research.
The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kentucky. The UK Markey Cancer Center for a seventh straight year earned a national ranking from the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals. For the eighth year in a row, UK HealthCare was ranked the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky.
Please include CV along with application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised, other than on the UK Jobs system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
- InsightintoDiversity.com
- Academic Keys
- Latinos in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- A colleague, friend, and/or family member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
