Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Radiation Oncology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 7, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Radiation Oncology
Requisition Number
FE03983
Working Title
Department Name
7H900:RADIATION MEDICINE
Work Location
Morehead, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency or fellowship if appropriate
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible to obtain, or in current possession of, license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a person with M.D./D.O. degree and certification (preferable) or eligibility in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiation for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. This position will involve duties at community practice in Morehead, KY. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a vital part of the UK Markey Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky.
Our clinical operations focus on the needs of our patients and their families, and we benefit from a culture of quality care and service. This culture requires tremendous teamwork that recognizes the contributions of every member of our staff. Consistently, we are rated very highly by our patients, who accurately perceive a superb level of care and caring. Based on institutional and national comparisons, our patient satisfaction ratings are very high, and this is a source of pride for our staff.
This is a non-teaching position with minimal expectation for research and teaching but the position is an appointment as faculty in the college of medicine University of Kentucky and appointment will be commiserate with experience. Appointment is eligible for participation in productivity incentive similar to other main campus faculty.
Treatment Modalities:
External Beam Radiation, Conventional/3D- conformal radiation therapy, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Spatially fractionated radiotherapy ( GRID Therapy). Physics support is from main campus and center has permanent support staff including nursing. Medical Oncology and Surgical support are through community hospital. The center is scheduled for machine upgrades over the next year.
Along with application, please include your CV and Academic Transcript. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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
Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Radiation Oncology
Requisition Number
FE03983
Working Title
Department Name
7H900:RADIATION MEDICINE
Work Location
Morehead, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency or fellowship if appropriate
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible to obtain, or in current possession of, license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky
Board-certified or board-eligible in Radiation Medicine
Job Summary
The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a person with M.D./D.O. degree and certification (preferable) or eligibility in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiation for a faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. This position will involve duties at community practice in Morehead, KY. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a vital part of the UK Markey Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky.
Our clinical operations focus on the needs of our patients and their families, and we benefit from a culture of quality care and service. This culture requires tremendous teamwork that recognizes the contributions of every member of our staff. Consistently, we are rated very highly by our patients, who accurately perceive a superb level of care and caring. Based on institutional and national comparisons, our patient satisfaction ratings are very high, and this is a source of pride for our staff.
This is a non-teaching position with minimal expectation for research and teaching but the position is an appointment as faculty in the college of medicine University of Kentucky and appointment will be commiserate with experience. Appointment is eligible for participation in productivity incentive similar to other main campus faculty.
Treatment Modalities:
External Beam Radiation, Conventional/3D- conformal radiation therapy, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Spatially fractionated radiotherapy ( GRID Therapy). Physics support is from main campus and center has permanent support staff including nursing. Medical Oncology and Surgical support are through community hospital. The center is scheduled for machine upgrades over the next year.
Along with application, please include your CV and Academic Transcript. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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 UK's Online Employment System?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Academic Keys
- HospitalCareers.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- Search Firm of WittKieffer
- None of the above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Academic Transcript
- Resume
Your Privacy Choices