Faculty Position - Open Rank at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Care, Academic Environment, Clinical Trials, Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Policy Research, Translational Biology, Medical Physics Research, Residency Education, Multi-Disciplinary Care, Quality of Care, Equity of Care

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Department of Radiation Oncology of the Emory University School of Medicine is recruiting for an Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Professor level position at our Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital location. Candidates for the position should have completed an accredited residency and be Board Certified or in the process of becoming Board Certified through the American Board of Radiology. Candidates should ideally have a strong interest in clinical care in an academic environment that includes opportunities to contribute to clinical trials, health services/outcomes/policy research, translational biology, and medical physics research. A commitment to residency education, the multi-disciplinary care of cancer patients, and quality and equity of care delivery are essential. The Department of Radiation Oncology has a tripartite mission of providing outstanding patient and family-centered medical care, educating the next generation of cancer caregivers and researchers, and executing paradigm-defining cancer research. The department is growing in all three areas, is ranked 15th in NIH funding among U.S. radiation oncology departments, and currently has over 70 faculty distributed among Divisions of Clinical Affairs, Cancer Biology, Medical Physics, and Health Services Research. Faculty members are nationally recognized for subspecialty care in areas including pediatric oncology, brain tumors, head and neck cancer, lymphoma, breast, genitourinary, and lung cancer. The department operates six sites of care in the Atlanta area, including the Emory Proton Therapy center. This position is an ideal opportunity to join a large team dedicated to elevating the quality of care in a major metropolitan area. Winship Cancer Institute is the only National Cancer Institute–Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Georgia. The Winship Cancer Institute coordinates subspecialties of cancer diagnostic imaging, care, and research throughout the university. To learn more about Winship research, outreach, clinical trials, and faculty and staff, visit www.winshipcancer.emory.edu. The School of Medicine, in addition to cancer research and care, is nationally recognized in areas of infectious disease, neurosciences, heart disease, transplantation, orthopedics, pediatrics, renal disease, ophthalmology, and geriatrics. Winship has over 590 faculty, who from November 2022- October 2023 were supported by $136 million in grant funding. Atlanta is home to two other large research universities, many other schools and colleges, vigorous technology and biomedical sectors, together with extensive parks and green space. The successful applicant will show a history of academic scholarship and achievement as well as a strong clinical background. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will provide outstanding patient and family-centered medical care while contributing to the education of the next generation of cancer caregivers and researchers. They will also engage in paradigm-defining cancer research.