Mission or Goal of Unit
The mission of the VCU Division of Surgical Oncology is to both provide the Mid-Atlantics most advanced patient-oriented cost-effective and safe Surgical Oncology Services as well as to create the finest training environment for the regions future Surgical Oncology Specialists. The Division is committed to enhance diversity among its faculty staff and students.
Chief Purpose of this Position
This position is open rank an early- to mid-career collateral non-tenure track faculty position in the VCU Surgical Oncology Division. The faculty member should have clinical and research interests that complement and expand on existing expertise in the Division. Clinical and research areas of particular interest should be in the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases. The faculty member should also support the current Divisions expanding efforts to provide excellent oncology surgical support to many of our current regional outreach programs including Massey Cancer Center. Finally, the faculty member should support the Divisions commitment to teaching Surgery Residents and Fellows as well as VCU Medical Students.
Responsibilities
Teaching • The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Surgical Oncology with an emphasis on Breast Surgery.
Research • The faculty member must participate in clinical or basic science research relevant to the expanding field of Surgical Oncology. • Research in the field of cancer disparities translational oncology immunotherapy targeted therapy or cancer genomics would be preferred. • A record of publication in refereed journals or presentations at national meetings is expected. • The faculty member is expected to develop interdisciplinary collaborations within VCUs Massey Cancer Center Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to achieve these goals.
Service • The faculty member will serve on University Health System and Departmental committees as requested by leadership. • They will assist with the recruitment, training, and placement of Residents and Fellows among the varied specialties outlined above. • Clinical faculty member clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Oncology Surgical patients on the MCV campus of VCU as well as community outreach satellite locations. • They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice with the support of the Division and Departments leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications • Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery. • Advanced training fellowship in Surgical Oncology or Breast Surgery. • Commitment to Outcomes Clinical and/or Basic Science Research. • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications • Record of external funding or proposal submissions to obtain funding.
Salary Range • Commensurate
Restricted Position • No
Rank • Open
Tenure • Open
Months • 12 months
Contact Information Mary Waite Contact Name: Mary Waite Contact Email: mary.waite@vcuhealth.org