Assistant Professor of Oncology (Breast Surgeon)

Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number 002854 Position Title Assistant Professor of Oncology (Breast Surgeon) Classification Title Assistant Professor Department SOM-Oncological Sciences - MU9485 Job Description

Breast Surgeon (Assistant Professor of Oncology): Provide surgical care including breast surgical oncology care to patients as a faculty/attending physician at the facilities in Cabell County in West Virginia. In affiliation with Marshall University, duties include, to provide supervision and clinical instruction to medical students, residents, and fellows in general surgery, breast surgical oncology and related areas. Participate in rounds and present at one or more Medical Grand Rounds per year. SOC Code 25-1071 5% allocation of duties.

Full-Time position w/ University Physicians & Surgeons Inc. d/b/a Marshall Health. CV to Jarrett Gerlach at jarrett.gerlach@mhnetwork.org EOE.

Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD or professional equivalent level degree in Medicine;

Experience

• Completion of 12 months Fellowship in Surgery-Breast Surgery or Breast Surgical Oncology;
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery;
• West Virginia Medical License eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1879F Open Date 07/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a MD or professional equivalent level degree in Medicine?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents