Clinical Faculty Positions

Cardiology

Req #: 00057743-120906
Job Title: Associate Professor/Professor, Term Tenure

The Department of Cardiology is recruiting a director of Clinical Research in Genomic Cardiology. The successful candidate must be a board-certified, externally funded cardiologist to direct a clinical research program in cardiology at the associate professor/professor level. A background in genomic medicine and system biology is highly desirable. This term tenured position will be supported by institutional resources to develop a first-class clinical research program focused on cardiac problems in cancer patients using a genomic approach. The institution also has significant clinical research resources, including a Phase-I clinical trials center and a large clinical translational research center. This position offers unique opportunities to interact with other clinical investigators in the Texas Medical Center. Successful candidate will have a history of continuous extramural funding and successfully mentoring fellows and junior faculty. A highly competitive salary and start-up package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The department consists of 16 faculty (12 cardiologists and 4 basic scientists) with a cardiac clinical fellowship program providing comprehensive cardiac care to patients in an internationally renowned cancer center with special emphasis on heart failure and new anti-cancer therapy-induced cardiotoxicity. A diagnostic cardiac cath lab is on site to provide support for clinical research projects. Refer to the Department of Cardiology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Please email inquiries, curriculum vitae, and two-page synopsis of research interest and future plans to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Edward T.H. Yeh, M.D., Professor and Chair
Department of Cardiology
PO Box 301402
Houston, Texas 77230-1402

Email: etyeh@mdanderson.org

Clinical Cancer Prevention

Req #: 00058119-120229
Job Title: Professor, Term Tenure

The Clinical Cancer Prevention department is seeking applicants for a professor, term tenure. The successful candidate would be expected to lead a major research program in energy balance, cancer genetics, or early detection research with the ultimate goal of preventing cancer. Significant protected time for research will be provided. This position will also involve clinical service in the Cancer Prevention Center or in organ-specific medical oncology clinics. Refer to the Clinical Cancer Prevention Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Requirement include: M.D.; or M.D./Ph.D. degree, board certified in Medical Oncology, and eligible for licensure in the State of Texas. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a letter of intent stating discipline of interest, research, and goals to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Powel Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Unit 1360
PO Box 301439, Houston, Texas 77230-4679

Email: kdhenry@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00055667-120229
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Clinical Cancer Prevention department is seeking applicants for an assistant/associate professor, term tenure track. Competitive candidates should have a background and interest in cancer prevention and cancer prevention research with a desire to develop and implement future cancer prevention strategies to improve cancer detection, risk assessment, and prevention. Highly competitive recruitment packages are available with support for clinical and/or laboratory research programs. Refer to the Clinical Cancer Prevention Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Requirements include: M.D.; or M.D./Ph.D. degree, board certified in Medical Oncology, and eligible for licensure in the State of Texas. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and three letteres of reference to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Powel Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair
Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention, Unit 1360
PO Box 301439, Houston, Texas 77230-4679

Email: kdhenry@mdanderson.org

Dermatology

Req #: 00059779-130109
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Dermatology is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). This is a faculty position responsible to the chair of the Department of Dermatology who reports to the division head of the Division of Internal Medicine. General duties include providing clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of dermatology; also, participating in protocol clinical trials. An M.D. degree; Texas Medical License and three to five years’ experience is required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Administration
Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings; listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary.

Education/Teaching
Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in dermatology for medical fellows and residents who rotate through the Department of Dermatology.

Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education conferences.

Research
Actively engage in clinical and basic research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the department.

Develop programs of clinical and basic research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

Service
Represent the Department of Dermatology in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of dermatology. May require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating information obtained or learned by sharing with department colleagues.

Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner according to standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.

Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations.  Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician’s sub-specialty.

Develop and maintain a clinical consultative practice for patients referred to MD Anderson.

Provide physician staffing for the Department of Dermatology at a level commensurate with that, which would be provided, by other physicians with the same level of training and experience.

1. 1. Visually review for proper ICD-9 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents.
   2. Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy.
   3. Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.

Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows and residents and students.

Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.

Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationship including other physicians, patients and subordinates.

Refer to the Department of Dermatology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs. Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Ronald Rapini, M.D.
Department of Dermatology, Unit 1452
1400 Pressler St.
Houston, TX. 77030

Diagnostic Radiology

Req #: 00062884-130306
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology has an opening for an assistant/associate professor, term tenure track. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to patients with tumors. It is the largest of the four departments in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and also the largest department within the institution. Refer to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

The Section of Interventional Radiology is an administrative unit that provides comprehensive angiographic and interventional radiology, as well as selected non-invasive diagnostic services using the various imaging modalities currently available. In the discharge of the institution’s mission, members of the section provide: (1) excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for the patients who have or may have cancer; (2) angiographic and interventional radiologic procedures in a cost effective environment; (3) programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of cancer; (4) education for medical students, residents, fellows, and pre- and post-graduate scientists; and (5) interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to clinical care, research and education.

Appointment will be in the Section of Interventional Radiology

Functional Responsibilities
Members of the Section of Interventional Radiology are appointed upon the recommendation of the departmental chair and report directly to the section chief of Interventional Radiology for day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the section chief, members of the section are responsible for developing innovative research while adhering to the highest standards in research as it relates to interventional radiology.

Characteristic Duties and Essential Responsibilities
The assistant/associate professor provides basic research expertise in advanced cross-sectional imaging, nanoparticles, molecular, and cellular approaches to pursue fundamental problems in diagnostic and interventional radiology. The predominant responsibilities relate to research with some critical level of clinical patient care activity required.

Administration
Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings; provide verbal feedback as necessary; visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.

Education/Teaching
Provide a balanced and integrated educational program for postdoctoral fellows and students; attend and participate in division/department/section teaching and continuing education conferences.

Research
Actively engage in basic research and scholarly activity to enhance the academic environment of the department and section. Develop programs for basic research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the department; may necessitate instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation.

Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research; will require budget development and analysis. Requires the ability to assess research opportunities and potential; to develop and coordinate research programs; to identify, apply for and obtain independent extramural peer reviewed funding support from federal agencies and to develop meaningful relationships with industry partners and private funding organizations.

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
• Must have completed a fellowship in interventional radiology and be able to perform the full spectrum of image guided therapies for cancer patients
• Three to five years’ experience in the design and conduct of biomedical research involving the use of laboratory animals
  
  History of peer-reviewed grant support is preferable.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

Chair, Search Committee
Attn: Patricia Hon, Unit 1459
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77030

Email: plhon@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00010609-130116
Job Title: Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology seeks a senior faculty member with a proven track record and passion for mentoring and development of fellows and faculty in clinical research relevant to radiology at the rank of professor. The Department of Diagnostic Radiology provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to patients with tumors. It is the largest department of the four departments within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and also the largest department within the institution. The institution has a wealth of resources and has a collaborative spirit.

The candidate will be a member of the abdominal imaging section which consists of 42 faculty who provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to screen, diagnose, stage and follow-up on patients with cancer involving the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Excellent communication skills, mentoring and development skills, and a strong academic background are essential. The institution has ample research and clinical opportunities with an infrastructure that fosters success. Refer to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Functional Responsibilities

The members of the Abdominal Imaging section are appointed upon the recommendation of the division head and chair, and report to the section chief for day-to-day operations. Under the direction of the section chief, members of the section are responsible for high standards in abdominal imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasonography imaging, clinical care, research and education. These responsibilities require the ability to reason deductively, act decisively, communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of persons, interact with highly sophisticated technology and understand complicated and comprehensive concepts, technologies and documents.

Key Functions

Administration
Section members advise and support the section chief. These duties require a sense of team spirit that emphasizes cooperative effort on behalf of patient care, advancement of the specialty and education of students, technologists and physicians.

Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested; listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary; review documents pertaining to committee functions.

Education/Teaching
Fully participate in focused educational programs for patients, technologists and physicians at various levels of training. Requires the ability to develop and implement such programs and communicate appropriately with any trainee as necessary. Community outreach programs will require travel beyond the Medical Center.

Research
Actively engage in clinical and/or basic research and scholarly activity in keeping with the goals of the division and Institution. Requires the ability to assess research opportunity and potential, to develop and coordinate research programs, to identify and make application for funding support.

Service
Section members are responsible for discharge of clinical activity in the section wherever those facilities may be located. The section member must have mobility to travel to any required location and be able to deliver the required standard of clinical care at any site. The minimum standard is the practice of clinical diagnostic radiology in an exemplary manner according to standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Radiology. The members of the section must be able to perform the various procedures that fall within the scope of abdominal imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography, as well as follow-up of patients under their care. They must be capable of providing clinical consultation in the discipline for referring physicians.

Required Qualifications

Medical degree
Board certification by the American Board of Radiology
Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

Additional Qualifications

Post residency training in abdominal imaging

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

Erik Paulson, M.D.
Chair, Diagnostic Radiology, Unit 1459
Attention: Patricia Hon
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030

Email: plhon@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00050799-121010
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Section of Neuroradiology, Head and Neck, within the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, has an immediate opening for an assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment. The Department of Diagnostic Radiology provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to patients with tumors. The department is the largest of the four departments in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and the largest department within the institution. Refer to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

The candidate must have a medical degree, board-certification by the American Board of Radiology, licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, certification in either Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and have fellowship training in neuroradiology, head and neck radiology. Prior research experience in brain tumor imaging or head and neck imaging is highly desirable, as well as a certificate of added qualification in neuroradiology.  

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Patricia Hon, Office Manager
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Unit 1459
1400 Pressler Street
Houston, TX 77030-4009

Email: plhon@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00060493-120606
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology is seeking applicants for a radiologist, open rank, term tenure track to serve as chief, Section of Body Imaging. The position reports to the chair, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, who reports to the head, Division of Diagnostic Imaging.

Functional Responsibilities:
The Section of Body Imaging is an administrative and clinical unit formed to provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services to patients with abdomen, chest and pelvic conditions. The section chief is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, staffing, performance and evaluation of all activities within the section. In the discharge of the Institution's mission, the section chief will develop and monitor progress to provide or assure: (1) excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for patients who have or may have chest, abdomen and pelvic conditions or tumors; (2) a team devoted to patient care, clinical service, research and teaching; (3) quality control of technological and professional activities; (4) multimodality approaches to body diagnosis in a cost-effective environment; (5) investigations; (6) education for medical students, residents, fellows and post graduate scientists; and (7) interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to clinical care, research and education.

The section chief is appointed upon the recommendation of the division head by the president and serves at the pleasure of the president, reporting to the department chair and the division head for day-to-day operations. The section chief is responsible for recommending appropriate staffing levels, equipment and space allocations to discharge the clinical, research and educational programs of the section to the department chair and the division head. The section chief is also responsible for performance evaluations of section faculty, and for maintaining compliance with institutional, local, state and federal policies and rules and regulations related to body imaging whether on or off campus. These functional responsibilities require the mental ability to reason deductively, act decisively, communicate verbally with individuals in various positions of responsibility; comprehend governmental regulations; and understand comprehensive or complicated financial documents, equipment specifications/contracts and facility blueprints.

The section chief will serve as an advisor to the department chair and the division head; serve on committees and discharge tasks as assigned or requested by the department chair or division head. Refer to the Department of Diagnostic Radiology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Required Qualifications:
medical degree; board certification by the American Board of Radiology; licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; and post residency training in Body Imaging.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Erik Paulson, M.D.
Chair, Diagnostic Radiology
Attn: Patricia Hon, Unit 1459
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030

Email: plhon@mdanderson.org

Emergency Medicine

Req #: 00058427-121107
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track/Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Emergency Medicine is recruiting for an open rank, term tenure track or clinical faculty appointment (CFA). We are seeking Emergency Medicine board-prepared or board-certified physicians to join our growing faculty. Responsibilities include providing patient care to patients with oncologic emergencies in our 45-bed Emergency Center; educating medical students, residents, and fellows; and engaging in academic pursuits to support the development of oncologic emergency medicine as a distinct sub-discipline. Refer to the Department of Emergency Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Knox H. Todd, M.D., MPH
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Unit 1468
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77030-1402

Email: khtodd@mdanderson.org

Competitive candidates will be asked for medical school transcripts and invited for personal interviews.

Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders

Req #: 00050837-121003
Job Title: Open Rank, Open Tenure Status

The Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders has an opening for either a senior physician-scientist or a senior basic scientist to join an actively growing, multidisciplinary, research-driven program as chief of the Section of Bone and Mineral Disorders. The successful candidate will engage in translational and/or laboratory research on disorders of bone or mineral metabolism in the context of cancer, within a collaborative institutional environment enriched by greater than $190 million of federal peer-reviewed research funding annually,10 NIH-sponsored SPORE grants, and more than 11,000 patients participating in therapeutic clinical trials for cancer. The candidate would also participate in leading The Bone Disease Program of Texas, a philanthropically supported, collaborative research, clinical and education program of MD Anderson and Baylor College of Medicine that was established to improve basic and translational research of bone diseases and to convert basic science findings to more effective treatment and prevention options. A generous start-up package is available for up to 5 years, appropriate to the faculty level of the appointment. For a physician-scientist, clinical responsibilities will emphasize care of patients with metastatic or metabolic bone disease, including growing multidisciplinary programs for inherited endocrine neoplasia syndromes and parathyroid disease.

The candidate should have a record of scholarly publications, successful mentoring, superb communication skills, commitment to working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, and ability to obtain extramural research funding. If a physician-scientist, must have superb clinical skills and a Texas medical license. Opportunities exist for joint appointments and collaborations with various basic science departments within MD Anderson, as well as in numerous other medical and scientific institutions within the Texas Medical Center, including Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Sciences Center, and Texas A&M University.

The department faculty currently consists of 12 M.D.s and 4 Ph.D.s, all active in either laboratory-based or clinical research. The department has more than 3000 square feet of laboratory space, and researchers can access a wide variety of shared research resources supported through our NCI Cancer Center Support Grant. Additional laboratory space within the Division of Internal Medicine may be made available for this recruitment, as appropriate to the requirements of the successful candidate. Researchers within the section emphasize roles of bone-specific transcription factors in disease and development; understanding the role of calcitonin gene products in bone physiology; and leading a clinical trial of RANK ligand agonist for hypercalcemia of malignancy. Other laboratory-based faculty members in the department currently focus on molecular genetics of differentiated and medullary thyroid cancers and the role of stem cells in spermatic development. Refer to the Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Salary is extremely competitive and commensurate with experience, and very generous start-up and benefit packages are available. Interested applicants should forward a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, research plan, and contact information for three professional references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Steven I. Sherman, M.D., Chair
Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, Unit 1461
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77230-1402

Fax: 713-745-4920
Email: mailto:sisherma@mdanderson.org

Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Req #: 00031776-120912
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, term tenure track. The primary purpose of the position is to provide research expertise, design, execution and management of clinical, laboratory and translational research studies related to gastrointestinal medicine and nutrition; provide comprehensive clinical expertise in patient care management and endoscopy and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students specializing in gastroenterology. Refer to the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Required: MD degree or equivalent, current license to practice medicine in the state of Texas, internal medicine board eligibility and a minimum of five years experience as a clinician or board certification by the AGA.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Lopa Mishra, M.D., Unit 1466
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology

Req #: 00062308-130220
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology has an opening for an Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA). This faculty position is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology who reports to the Head of the Division of Medicine. The successful candidate will establish a successful, independent peer review funded research program in translation science aspects of gastrointestinal oncology as it applies to gastrointestinal malignancies. This program could include, but is not restricted to, molecular mechanisms of cell growth, oncogenesis, oncogenes, tumor suppressors, transcription, genetic predisposition to cancer or translation of molecular mechanisms of oncogenesis to therapy and patient care. Refer to the Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Marquelyn Ward, Operations Manager
Department of Gastrointerestinal Medical Oncology, Unit 0426
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-4009

General Internal Medicine

Req #: 00060496-130327
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of General Internal Medicine is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). The successful candidate must have completed an M.D. degree in an accredited medical school or equivalent; must have completed residency training in an approved american residency program or equivalent; have made application and been accepted by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas; and must be board certified in internal medicine (or foreign equivalent if applicable) or obtain board certification within three years of employment.

Candidates must also have a minimum of at least two years experience as an Instructor or five years post degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist or GME trainee (except specialities with shorter residencies or fellowships). Refer to the Department of General Internal Medicine Web page for information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and a list of two to three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Carmen Escalante, M.D.
Department of General Internal Medicine, Unit 1465
PO Box 301402, Houston, TX 77030

Req #: 00062414-121121
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Leukemia is seeking an internist/hospitalist at the rank of assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment to support the leukemia faculty for non-leukemia related healthcare. Applicants should have an unrestricted Texas Medical license, be American Board of Internal Medicine certified or board eligible and have completed two to three years clinical experience. Refer to the Leukemia Center Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
David Rosas, Faculty Program Coordinator
The Department of Leukemia, Unit 0428
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Req #: 00039077-120413
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of General Internal Medicine is seeking applicants for a chief, Section of Hospital Care at the rank of assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). This is a full-time academic faculty position. Candidates must possess an MD degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine and have clinical experience providing care to hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities include coaching, mentoring and development of faculty; also directs clinical activities and operations of the section. We seek candidates with strong clinical knowledge, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate with patients, family members, hospital staff and other faculty members within the Institution. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of clinical experience; management experience is preferred. Refer to the Department of General Internal Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of 2-3 references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Carmen Escalante, M.D., Professor and Chair,
Department of General Internal Medicine, Unit 1465
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77030

Email: cescalan@mdanderson.org
Fax: 713-792-3065

Genitourinary Medical Oncology

Req #: 00061712-130313
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, term tenure track. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and should be board-certified or board-eligible and be eligible for medical licensure in Texas. Refer to the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities include:

Education/Teaching

Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in Genitourinary Medical Oncology for medical fellows and residents who rotate through the department. Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education.

Research

Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the department. Develop programs of clinical research and scholarly activities in keeping within the goals of the department.

Service

Represent the Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of Genitourinary Medicine.

Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities. Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations and be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty.

Develop and maintain a clinical consultative practice for patients referred to MD Anderson. Provide physician staffing for the Genitourinary Medical Oncology Center.

Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents and students. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Christopher J. Logothetis, M.D.
Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Unit 1374
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, TX  77030

Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine

Req #: 00062670-130218
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

Function:
The Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, term tenure track to provide comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes, but is not limited to, diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications. Provides special expertise in health services research. May participate in multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional health services research.

Scope:
Responsible for providing diagnostic and consultative services to referring physicians and MD Anderson Cancer Center physicians on patients referred to the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine for evaluation and treatment. Performs surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and/or using robotic surgical techniques, irradiation treatment procedures and administers cancer therapeutic agents to patients as required. Performs minor surgical procedures as identified in the department's Delineation of Clinical Privileges, in an outpatient facility. Treats resulting complications as prescribed. Provides instruction in diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures to fellows, residents, nurses and para-professionals. Actively participates in assigned or elective departmental and institutional committees, local associations, national conferences, and international symposiums. Initiates and/or participates in health services research in the field of gynecologic oncology. Actively pursues publication of articles in major peer-reviewed journals as a senior author or collaborator. Attends regularly scheduled conferences and special programs including departmental meetings and rounds, pathology and radiotherapy conferences, and journal club. Maintains skills and current expertise in all aspects of patient care.

1. Candidates must possess an MD degree and a solid understanding in one or more of the following areas:

• epidemiology/biostatistics
• health economics
• health policy and disparities research
• outcomes research methods (such as patient reported outcomes, decision analysis, survey methods)
• working with large multi-level data sets and claims data, such as SEER-Medicare, NHANES, NCDB

2. Major research interests may/should include comparative effectiveness and economic evaluation of treatments/interventions across continuum of gynecologic cancers, medical decision making for standard and protocol-based treatment of gynecologic cancers, quality indicators (quality of care and practice evaluation) to identify process improvement methods, with the ultimate goal of impacting health policy to improve access to care and health outcomes of women with gynecologic malignancies.
3. Candidate should have excellent written and spoken communications skills and excellent ability to work well in a multidisciplinary research environment both within and across the institution, and also establish external HSR collaborations.
4. Objectives should be to establish a research program with peer-reviewed funding and publications in high quality journals.
5. Responsibilities also include participating in educational activities such as fellows’ conferences and didactic lectures, attending national conferences for health services research-related organizations.

Essential Functions:

Major Duties/Critical Tasks
Provides accurate diagnosis and assessment of patients to determine appropriate treatment plan and follow-up care. Must be familiar with current diagnostic and treatment practices for gynecologic and related cancers. Requires considerable exercise of expertise, judgment, and analytical skill. May consult with other department physicians and/or other MD Anderson physicians to confirm or validate diagnosis and treatment.

Must be able to perform radical pelvic operations independently. Includes minimally invasive surgery and/or robotic surgical techniques. Surgical procedures shall include, but shall not be limited to: radical hysterectomy, pelvic exenterations (total, anterior, and posterior), lymphadenectomy (including inguinal, pelvic, and para-aortic regions), myocutaneous muscle transplant for the construction of neovagina, the McIndoe procedure for vaginal reconstruction and skin grafting, suprapubic suspension of the bladder, vaginal or abdominal hysterectomy with associated salpingo-oophorectomy, urinary diversion or reconstruction procedures, omentectomy and omental transfer, segmental bowel resection with or without reanastomosis, intestinal by-pass procedures, nephrectomy as a component of an operation to resect metastatic gynecological cancer, hypogastric artery ligation, and other surgical procedures accepted as appropriate in the treatment of gynecologic cancer. Must be able to manipulate surgical instruments using both hands. Requires use of head light, protective shields, head gear, gloves, mask, and surgical scrubs during surgical procedures performed in the operating room and as necessary in the outpatient setting. Must be familiar with equipment used in the operating room and in the care and treatment of gynecologic oncology patients. Must be able to stand for long periods of time without breaks for rest or meals, when performing surgical procedures and attending to patients' needs.

Must be familiar with and able to independently perform patient evaluations, history and physical examinations, central venous catheter insertion, paracentesis, thoracentesis, endometrial biopsy, cryosurgery, cystoscopy, colonscopy, proctoscopy, colposcopy and needle biopsy. Assess patients for protocol eligibility. Explains protocol and treatment options to patients. Answers questions regarding treatment. Requires good verbal assessment skills in face-to-face and telephone encounters. Must be able to lift, move, or assist from examination table, or in wheelchair, patients weighing up to 200 pounds. Walks to and from the clinic, emergency room, operating room, hospital inpatient floor, and other areas of the MD Anderson complex to perform patient examinations and rounds and to attend meetings and other departmental and institutional functions.

Must have documented knowledge in the methods and techniques of irradiation treatment, including local, external, and radiosotope therapy. Participates in the management of patients receiving treatment. Performs irradiation treatment procedures to include, but not limited to, application of intracavitary radium to the uterus and vagina, surgical exposure of cancer for application of radioactive sources, preparation of patients for installation of intracavitary radioisotopes, monitoring patients who are receiving irradiation treatment, and designing treatment plans according to size and spread of cancer.

Requires advanced knowledge of clinical pharmacology as applied to cancer chemotherapy and biological agents. Responsible for patient selection, drug selection, drug administration, and treatment of toxic side effects. Administers cancer therapeutic agents systemically, applies anticancer agents topically, instills therapeutic agents intraperitoneally and intrapleurally, and performs infusion chemotherapy through the vascular supply to the area.

Requires handwriting of notes in the medical record and dictation of supportive reports (clinic notes, history and physical, primary medical evaluation, operative reports, progress notes, admission notes, consultative reports, medication orders, procedure notes, discharge notes, discharge notes, death summaries) via telephone dictation system. Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of medical record transcription procedures, documentation procedures, record retrieval/maintenance procedures, and confidentiality and release of medical record information. Insures that medical record documentation is accurate and up-to-date at all times.

Must be in full concordance with the employment rules and regulations established by the University of Texas Board of Regents, including initial appointment policies, review procedures, annual physical examination requirements, and institutional assignments. Must also be familiar and in concordance with Constitution and Bylaws of the Medical Staff and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Maintains current status of Texas Medical License, DPS, and DEA licenses.

Utilizes a Macintosh computer or PC and keyboard to enter patient data into the Gynecologic Oncology Database, prepare manuscripts, access e-mail and department network server, and prepare slides and graphics for presentations. Requires basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Requires the use of basic math skills, the ability to clearly understand and communicate verbal instructions and directions, and the ability to organize and disseminate information in a concise manner.

Must be able to work effectively under stress and make decisions regarding patient care issues, and treatment, immediately and independently.

Demonstrates and provides instruction in diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic procedures to residents, fellows, nurses or para-professionals assigned to, or observing in, the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine.

Participates in departmental or institutional projects or committees as assigned by the Chairman. Secures membership in local or national associations to promote further education and active involvement in research and specialties related to gynecologic oncology and cancer.

Initiates and/or participates in health services research projects in the field of gynecologic oncology. Actively pursues publication of articles in major peer-reviewed journals as a senior author or collaborator. Collaborates with departmental and/or institutional physicians and scientists to participate in ongoing projects, studies and multidisciplinary health services research efforts benefiting the department and institution. Makes presentations on current findings and studies at MD Anderson conferences and local and national conferences.

Attends regularly scheduled departmental staff meetings, MD Anderson conferences, special programs, morning conference, rounds, pathology, radiotherapy conferences, and journal club. Participates in disposition conference twice weekly.

Maintains skills and current expertise in all aspects of patient care. Reads gynecologic oncology and related journals and publications to remain current on affiliated topics and techniques.

Prepares documentation required for annual review. Maintains current curriculum vitae in appropriate format. Must agree to restrict patient treatment in accordance with policies and protocols approved by the department and institution.

Refer to the Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs. Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and two to three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Attn: Karen Lu, MD, Unit 1362
Professor & Chair, Department of Gynecologic Oncology & Reproductive Medicine
1155 Pressler Street
Houston, TX 77030

Hematopathology

Req #: 00045563-121107
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

The Department Hematopathology currently has a term tenure track opening for a hematopathologist who is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Certification in hematology by the American Board of Pathology is preferred but eligibility to take the board is acceptable. This individual will participate in interpretation, reporting and consulting regarding bone marrow and lymph node specimens of hematological malignancies.  Preference will be given to candidates with potential for independently funded research. Over 18,000 bone marrow and lymph node specimens were assessed at this institution during the last fiscal year. Rank and salary will be commensurate with academic background and achievements. Refer to the Department of Hematopathology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
L. Jeffrey Medeiros, M.D.
Department of Hematopathology, Unit#  072
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX. 77030

Fax: 713-745-0736
Email: ljmedeiros@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00058732-120912
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure

The Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated and interactive scientist/physician-scientist to direct the genomic characterization of clinically relevant alterations in human tumor samples through the use of current and emerging DNA and RNA sequencing methodologies in a clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory for use in patient care. The focus of the faculty position will be to direct high-throughput sequencing, including next-generation methodologies, for clinical samples including both solid-tumor and hematopathology specimens to generate results for use in patient care. In addition to contributing to high-quality patient-care services and implementing new tests for use in patient management, the laboratory also has a research and development program in translational research and support of clinical trials. Refer to the Department of Hematopathology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

The successful PhD, MD, or MD,PhD candidate will be appointed in the clinical department relevant to his/her interests (pathology, laboratory medicine, or hematopathology) and will function within the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, which is responsible for all CLIA-compliant molecular diagnostics that support the entire spectrum of cancer care at MD Anderson with 70 percent clinical and 30 percent research effort.

Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and the names of three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
L. Jeffrey Medeiros, M.D.
Department of Hematopathology
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit# 072
Houston, TX 77030

Fax: 713-745-0736
Email: ljmedeiros@mdanderson.org

Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health

Req #: 00026439-120912
Job Title: Associate Professor/Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control & Employee Health, Division of Internal Medicine seeks a physician-scientist at the associate or full professor level, term tenure track. Candidates with research programs in all areas of infectious diseases will be considered. Candidates should be board certified in infectious diseases and will be expected to develop a laboratory-based investigative program at MD Anderson. We anticipate that for each individual's effort, 70 to 80 percent will focus on research with 20 to 30 percent distributed between clinical and teaching activities. Independent grants funding, publication record, and programmatic synergy with members of the infectious diseases faculty will be considered.

The Department of Infectious Diseases benefits from an outstanding scientific and clinical environment, including collaborations with colleagues in microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, and immunology. Areas of interest should include any of the following: virology (example respiratory viruses including influenza, noroviruses, as well as herpes viruses and CMV) gram negative bacterial pathogens including resistance, immunology, vaccines, immune enhancement, biofilm and device related infections, mycobacteriology and mycology.

The overriding requirement for faculty appointment, reappointment and promotion within MD Anderson must be distinguished performance. There should be a major commitment to research and teaching. There must be outstanding accomplishments in research and excellent overall performance in teaching, as well as in clinical care and institutional service appropriate to the programmatic need the individual is expected to fulfill. Refer to the Department of Infectious Diseases Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, a letter outlining their interests and planned areas of investigation and three letters of reference to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Issam Raad, M.D., Chair (iraad@mdanderson.org), or
Rosi Gonzalez, MBA, Medicine Department Administrator (rgonzalez@mdanderson.org)
Department of Infectious Diseases, Unit 1460
Houston, TX 77030

Laboratory Medicine

Req #: 00037344-130327
Job Title: Professor, Term Tenure Track


The Department of Laboratory Medicine - Transfusion Medicine currently has an opening for a professor, term tenure track. An M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree is acceptable; certification in clinical pathology and/or transfusion medicine (American Board of Pathology) is preferred.

The successful candidate will provide oversight for a busy transfusion medicine service and donor center, where over 220,000 units of blood and blood products are transfused per year. The individual will also be involved in scholarly activities and have demonstrated successful independent research and/or collaborative research with clinicians or basic science investigators. Participation in teaching fellows, medical technologists and students is required. Applicants with 5 years’ experience in high volume settings and specialized transfusion medicine services are preferred. Refer to the Department of Laboratory Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Elizabeth A. Wagar, M.D.
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit 0024
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: mailto:eawagar@mdanderson.org
Fax: 713-794-1824

Req #: 00035166-130227
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine currently has an opening for an Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment. The qualified candidate will have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Certification in Clinical Pathology or Transfusion Medicine (American Board of Pathology) is preferred. Eligibility to take the Transfusion Medicine board examination is acceptable if the candidate plans to complete board certification within three years of employment.

This individual will provide oversight for a busy Transfusion Medicine Section in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. The Transfusion Medicine Section provides oversight of over 220,000 transfusions per year. The position additionally involves oversight of MD Anderson Donor Services which collects over 27,000 units of blood and blood products per year. The successful candidate will be involved in scholarly activities and have demonstrated successful independent research and/or collaborative research with clinicians or basic science investigators. Participation in teaching fellows, medical technologists and students is required. Applicants with experience in high volume academic settings and specialized transfusion services are preferred. Refer to the Department of Laboratory Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Elizabeth A. Wagar, M.D.
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit 0024
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: mailto:eawagar@mdanderson.org
Fax: 713-794-1824

Req #: 00030602-130227
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Laboratory Medicine currently has an HLA Pathologist opening for an Assistant/Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment. This position would also fulfill the role of Medical Director of HLA. The qualified candidate will have an M.D. or M.D./ Ph.D. degree and be licensed or license-eligible by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Certification in Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology is preferred but eligibility to take the board is acceptable. Familiarity with ASHI accreditation is also required.

This individual will participate in the interpretation, reporting, and consulting of HLA tests for the clinical services of MD Anderson. Preference will be given to candidates with potential for independently funded research or translational HLA research. Over 91,000 billed procedures plus 51,000 cord blood tests were assessed at this institution during the last fiscal year. Refer to the Department of Laboratory Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Rank and salary are commensurate with academic background and achievements. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Elizabeth A. Wagar, M.D.
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit 0024
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: eawagar@mdanderson.org
Fax: 713-794-1824

Lymphoma/Myeloma

Req #: 00010357-130123
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

The Deppartment of Lymphoma/Myeloma is seeking applicants for an open rank, term tenure track position. General duties include: provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for oncology fellows, mid-level providers, external trainees, and ancillary staff in the specialty of Medical Oncology. Also participate in clinical, and translational, or laboratory research. Refer to the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Administration

Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by the department chair. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.

Education/Teaching

Provide a balanced and integrated educational program in medical oncology for fellows, advance practice nurses, medical residents and students, and/or visitor/observers rotating through the Lymphoma/Myeloma Center and the Lymphoma/Myeloma inpatient service.

Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education conferences which require verbal interactions with colleagues. Attendance is mandatory for particular meetings deemed by the chair.

Research

Actively engage in clinical or laboratory research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the department.

• Develop programs of clinical, laboratory, or translational research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate instructing, through written or verbal communication, research support personnel in protocol implementation and grant development.
• Seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support lymphoma/myeloma research. May require completion of grant applications. Will also require budget development and analysis.

Service

Represent the Department of Lymphoma/Myeloma in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of medical oncology. Will require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with department colleagues and chair.

Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.

• Must be capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician’s subspecialty.
• Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to MD Anderson. 

Complete patient documentation for medical records within timeframes required by institutional policy. Will require dictating in a clear and concise manner, and visual review of documents.

Correspond as appropriate in writing, electronic or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.

Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. This will require listening to and assimilating information from the conferences.

Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations, electronic, or in writing to other physicians.

• Be a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents, students, and clinical staff.
• Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.
• Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients, and subordinates.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, references, and a research plan describing their academic interests to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Attention: John Randall, Unit 1354
1155 Hermann Pressler
Houston, TX 77030-4009

Email: JMRandall@mdanderson.org

Neuro-Oncology

Req #: 00027899-130320
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Neuro-Oncology seeks highly qualified applicants for a clinical faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor. This is a faculty position responsible to the chair of the Department of Neuro Oncology, who reports to the head of the Division of Cancer Medicine. The successful candidate must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and have completed a neuro-oncology fellowship, with experience and interest in cancer neurology.

The position will function in the multidisciplinary Brain and Spine Center. Each year the clinic attracts more than 1000 new patients with brain tumors, as well as patients suffering neurological complications of other cancers. Neurophysiology and Neuropsychology services compliment the team of neuro-oncologists and neurosurgeons in the clinic. Among our CNS tumor specialists are 20 physicians named as “Best Doctors in America” for 2011-2012. Multidisciplinary culture and clinic facilities promote free exchange among specialties involved in patient care and research. Refer to the Department of Neuro-Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
W. K. Alfred Yung, MD
Department of Neuro-Oncology, Unit 431
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston TX. 77030

Req #: 00010264-130306
Job Title: Associate Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Neuro-Oncology seeks highly qualified applicants for an associate professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). This is a faculty position responsible to the chair of the Department of Neuro Oncology, who reports to the head of the Division of Cancer Medicine. The successful candidate must have an MD, MD/PhD or equivalent and have completed a neuro-oncology fellowship with experience and interest in clinical trials research.

Each year the multidisciplinary Brain & Spine Center attracts more than 1000 new patients with CNS tumors, as well as patients suffering neurological complications of other cancers. Complementing the large clinical service is a robust clinical and translational research program in molecular targeted therapy, personalized medicine, angiogenesis, invasion, oncolytic virus, immunotherapy, and others. We participate in multiple co-operative groups including RTOG, ABTC, as well as BTTC and CERN. We are a Brain Cancer SPORE center. Among our CNS tumor interdisciplinary specialists are 20 physicians named as “Best Doctors in America” for 2011-2012.  Multidisciplinary culture and clinic facilities promote free exchange among specialties involved in patient care and research. Refer to the Department of Neuro-Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
W. K. Alfred Yung, MD
Department of Neuro-Oncology, Unit 431
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston TX. 77030

Req #: 00011261-130220
Job Title: Associate Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Section of Neuropsychology in the Neuro-Oncology Department seeks a board-certified/board-eligible neuropsychologist with cognitive neuroimaging expertise. The academic appointment will be made at a level commensurate with the candidate’s experience. Evidence of an established independent research program (peer-reviewed publications and active extramural funding) or potential to establish and maintain extramural funding is required.

Major responsibilities of the position include provision of clinical neuropsychological services within the adult outpatient clinic and development of an innovative program of research involving neuroimaging. Additional opportunities exist to mentor and supervise postdoctoral fellows in our APPCN fellowship program and participate in didactics for faculty, fellows, residents and students within the institution.

The Section of Neuropsychology runs an active consultation-liaison service within a robust multidisciplinary framework with rich potential to expand neuropsychological research, including an integrated brain cancer clinic, access to state of the art imaging technology, an extensive historical patient database, an exceptional infrastructure, and established collaborative relationships with scientists and clinicians in the world’s largest cancer center and with other institutions in the Texas Medical Center. The section receives consult requests from every clinical division in the institute.  Approximately 50% of the patients referred have a known structural brain lesion (e.g., primary or metastatic brain tumor) for which preoperative fMRI, pre- and postoperative neuropsychological assessments, longitudinal evaluation of cognitive, behavioral, emotional and functional well-being, and management and intervention strategies are offered; the other 50% of patients are referred for assessment of traditional adult neuro-medical disorders and provision of management and intervention strategies (e.g., dementia, seizure disorders, stroke, psychological and psychiatric comorbidities, discharge and return to work planning, capacity evaluations, behavioral management, and compensatory and restorative interventions).

The Section of Neuropsychology is academically situated in the Department of Neuro-Oncology and currently consists of three ABPP/ABCN certified neuropsychologists, two postdoctoral fellowship positions, four psychometricians and administrative support.  Faculty within the section currently conduct funded research in the areas of neurotoxicity associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, imaging correlates and genetic predictors of cognitive dysfunction, and pharmacological, behavioral interventions to prevent or ameliorate cognitive dysfunction and other adverse symptoms (e.g., fatigue), and lead the neuropsychological aspects of numerous national and international multisite clinical trials. Refer to the Department of Neuro-Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Required:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Licensed or license eligible in the State of Texas
• Board-certified/board-eligible in neuropsychology (preference given to ABPP/ABCN)

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellent clinical skills and a proven track record of scholarly activity, publications and collaborative research. Salary and start up package is market-competitive and commensurate with experience and academic qualifications. MD Anderson offers an excellent benefits package including generous vacation time, funded continuing education, and relocation assistance.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae along with three letters of reference and a statement of professional goals to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jeffrey S. Wefel, PhD, ABPP, Chief Ad Interim
Section of Neuropsychology
Department of Neuro-Oncology, Unit 431
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston TX. 77030

Email: mailto:swheat@mdanderson.org

Nuclear Medicine

Req #: 00010315-120814
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Nuclear Medicine is seeking a clinician at the rank of assistant professor or higher, term tenure track. The Sections of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Clinical Nuclear Medicine (CNM) are administrative units that provide comprehensive, diagnostic and therapeutic services within the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Faculty within these sections provide (1) excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for an oncologic patient population; (2) nuclear imaging and therapeutic procedures in a cost effective environment; (3) programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of oncology; (4) education for medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and technologists; and (5) multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to patient care, research, prevention and education.

Essential Functions
Develop a strategic plan for advanced imaging efforts and manage, prioritize, and budget resources effectively for patient care and clinical research projects. Contribute time to performing administrative actions in order to adhere to institutional policies and procedures. The faculty will practice clinical diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine in an exemplary manner to standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American Boards of Nuclear Medicine, or its equivalent, for oncology, cardiac imaging and neurologic imaging. Perform the procedures that fall within the scope of their privileges and credentials for diagnostic nuclear medicine and therapy as granted by the University of Texas Board of Regents on the recommendation of the Credentials Committee and the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff. Responsible for execution of patient care activity in multiple clinic locations. The faculty is required to travel to any required location and be able to deliver the required standard of clinical care at any site. The members of the department must be able to perform the various procedures that fall within the scope of Nuclear Medicine practice as well as follow-up of patients under their care.

The faculty will actively engage in translational and/or clinical research and scholarly activity that promotes responsible conduct of research within the department and Institution. Develop an independent research program in nuclear medicine and lead in collaborative research in the use of novel tracers for biomedical imaging in oncologic care, with the support of the section chief(s) and chair. Assess and seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical research. Requires completion of grant applications and contracts, budget development and resource analysis. Requires the ability to research opportunities and potential; to develop and coordinate research programs; to identify, apply for and obtain independent extramural peer reviewed funding from federal agencies; and to develop meaningful relationships with industry partners and private organizations. The faculty will provide a focused educational program for patients, trainees, technologists and physicians at various levels of training. The faculty will serve on committees and task forces as requested by the section chief(s), department chair or division head, and discharge tasks as assigned or requested by the section chief(s), department chair or division head. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree
• Board Certification by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
• ACLS certification upon 90 days of employment

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Chair, Nuclear Medicine Search Committee, Unit 1483
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77230-1402

Email: nmsearch@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00055673-120814
Job Title: Open Rank, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Nuclear Medicine is seeking a clinician and scientist at the rank of assistant professor or higher, term tenure track. The faculty member will serve as an assistant medical director of the Center for Advanced Biomedical Imaging Research (CABIR) within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging. The primary academic appointment will be in the Department of Nuclear Medicine with a Joint Appointment in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology and the Department of Experimental Diagnostic Imaging.

Functional Responsibilities
The Sections of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Clinical Nuclear Medicine (CNM) are administrative units that provide comprehensive, diagnostic and therapeutic services within the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Faculty within these sections provide (1) excellent, comprehensive and compassionate care for an oncologic patient population; (2) nuclear imaging and therapeutic procedures in a cost effective environment; (3) programs and projects conducted to advance fundamental or clinical understanding of oncology; (4) education for medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and technologists; and (5) multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to patient care, research, prevention and education.

Essential Functions
Develop a strategic plan for advanced imaging efforts and manage, prioritize, and budget resources effectively for patient care and laboratory, translational and/or clinical research projects. As assistant medical director of CABIR, the faculty member provides administrative leadership in the area of budget planning, strategic planning, resource allocation, clinical services, and faculty/staff/trainee development.

The faculty member will practice clinical diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine in an exemplary manner to standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American Boards of Nuclear Medicine, or its equivalent, for oncology, cardiac imaging and neurologic imaging. Perform the procedures that fall within the scope of their privileges and credentials for diagnostic nuclear medicine and therapy as granted by the University of Texas Board of Regents on the recommendation of the Credentials Committee and the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

The faculty member will actively engage in laboratory, translational and/or clinical research and scholarly activity that promotes responsible conduct of research within the department and Institution. Assess and seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support laboratory, translational and/or clinical research. Requires completion of grant applications and contracts, budget development and resource analysis. Requires the ability to research opportunities and potential; to develop and coordinate research programs; to identify, apply for and obtain independent extramural peer reviewed funding from federal agencies; and to develop meaningful relationships with industry partners and private organizations. Provide opportunities in basic, translational, and/or clinical imaging research areas including: neuroimaging, oncological, vascular, metabolic imaging, and computer-aided diagnosis using various imaging techniques.

Participate in bench-to-bedside research opportunities in MRI/MRS, PET radiochemistry, contrast agent development, cellular and molecular imaging, targeted drug delivery, and innovative image processing and visualization algorithms. Develop research programs to translate imaging into clinical care. Provide clinical exposure to a unique research patient population found at MD Anderson. Collaborate with imaging scientists on the CABIR campus. Collaborate with the Director of the Cyclotron & Radiochemistry Facility at CABIR to develop novel radiotracers for translational studies. Work with CABIR faculty and staff to develop clinical trials leveraging the CABIR’s available resources. Capture and sustain extramural grants and contracts from NIH and other peer-reviewed sources. Supervise individuals with classified titles that perform functions related to or directly supporting research. The faculty will provide a focused educational program for patients, trainees, technologists and physicians at various levels of training. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree
• Board certification by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
• Licensure by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
• ACLS certification upon 90 days of employment

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology
• Research activity focused on molecular imaging
• Record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications
• Prior administrative experience in developing multi-disciplinary research activities

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Chair, Nuclear Medicine Search Committee, Unit 1483
PO Box 301402
Houston, TX 77230-1402

Email: nmsearch@mdanderson.org

Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine

Req #: 00053021-130220
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine has an opening for an assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). The key function is to provide clinical and research expertise in patient care in physical medicine and rehabilitation, and an appropriate teaching environment for residents, observers, visitors, and students of cancer medicine. Refer to the Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Texas medial license and must be a board-eligible or board-certified physiatrist
• Physician with post-graduate specialty degree in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
• Previous training in PM&R or symptom control desirable
• Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships with other physicians, patients, and subordinates

Experience

Two years experience as Instructor or 5 years post degree with any combination of time as a:

• Clinician
• Clinical Scientist or
• GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

Email: NLSchuren@mdanderson.org

Pathology                        

Req #: 00060453-130320
Job Title: Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Pathology, Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking applicants for an open rank, clinical faculty appointment (CFA) to assume diagnostic patient care responsibilities by (a) serving as a surgical pathologist (with a subspecialty emphasis) and (b) to develop and implement a program in one of the following areas: solid tumor molecular diagnostics, digital pathology and/or pathology informatics. Refer to the Department of Pathology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Essential Functions:

Patient Care

The candidate must be:

• self-motivated, highly energetic, committed and conscientious professional who communicates and relates well to others at the professional, technical and administrative levels.
• able to visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens and other test results based on previous training, experience and knowledge.
• able to visually identify specimen make-up, contents and/or components viewed through a microscope and integrate this information into diagnostic and biologically relevant information.
• able to visually read reactions on slides, and be familiar with electron micrographs, histograms, and other image analysis systems.
• able to ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory in which he/she is working complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation.

Research and Development

The candidate must:

• show commitment to the clinical, applied and/or investigational aspects of surgical pathology.
• be able to collaborate with other investigators at MD Anderson and outside this institution.
• be able to design, execute, interpret and integrate scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and grant applications.

Education

The candidate must:

• be able to present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, technical personnel.
• be able to train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists and laboratory personnel.

Administrative

The candidate must:

• give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel.
• be able to interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hire, terminate, promotion and merit recommendations.
• maintain up-to-date knowedge in field of general surgical pathology, and appropriate subspecialty interest.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and names and addresses of at least three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kenneth Aldape, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pathology, Unit 85
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: kaldape@mdanderson.org

Req #: 00060455-130227
Job Title: Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Department of Pathology is seeking applicants for an open rank, clinical faculty appointment (CFA) to assume diagnostic patient care responsibilities. The individual will serve as a surgical pathologist (with a subspecialty emphasis) and develop and implement a program in one of the following areas: solid tumor molecular diagnostics, digital pathology and/or pathology informatics. Refer to the Department of Pathology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Essential Functions

The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in performing the following:

Patient Care

• visually review, evaluate and correctly interpret medical records, patient data, patient specimens and other test results based on previous training, experience and knowledge
• visually read reactions on slides, and be familiar with electron micrographs, histograms, and other image analysis systems
• comprehend relevance of printed results and correlate patient data with clinical research findings
• ensure that Quality Control standards are implemented and that the laboratory in which they are working complies with the CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA regulations for accreditation

Research and Development

• show commitment to the clinical, applied and/or investigational aspects of surgical pathology
• collaborate with other investigators at MD Anderson and outside this institution
• design, execute, interpret and integrate scientific data for publication in peer-reviewed journals and grant applications

Education

• present lectures using visual aids to faculty, fellows, technical personnel
• train fellows, post-doctoral fellows, medical students, technologists and laboratory personnel

Administrative

• assure compliance with standards of CAP, JCAHO, FDA, Medicare, and CLIA
• give theoretical guidance and technical assistance to laboratory personnel
• interview applicants, evaluate laboratory personnel on their job performance, and make hire, terminate, promotion and merit recommendations
• maintain up-to-date knowledge in field of general surgical pathology, and appropriate subspecialty interest

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and addresses of at least three references to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kenneth Aldape, M.D.
Chair, Department of Pathology, Unit 85
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: kaldape@mdanderson.org

Pediatrics

Req #: 00062708-130206
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking applicants for an assistant professor, term tenure track. This is a full-time appointment responsible to the deputy division head, pediatrics, who reports to the head, division of pediatrics.

The individual provides direct patient care in the area of leukemia/lymphoma and participates in clinical/translational research and teaching for fellows, residents and students in this area; also actively participates in clinical protocol research trials and appropriate publication and presentation of the results with the overall aim of improving survival rates for those with malignancies. Refer to the Children’s Cancer Hospital Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

The successful candidate must:

• have completed an M.D. degree at an accredited medical school or equivalent
• have completed residency training at an approved American Residency Program or equivalent
• have made application and been accepted by the American Board of Pediatrics
• be licensed as a physician in the State of Texas
• be board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology, or foreign equivalent if applicable.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Robert J. Wells, M.D.
Professor and Deputy Division Head, Pediatrics, Unit 087
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030

Pulmonary Medicine

Req #: 00062966-130327
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA)

The Section of Benign Hematology in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine is recruiting an assistant professor, clinical faculty appointment (CFA). This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a cutting edge clinical environment, engage in clinical and/or laboratory research, and teach subspecialty fellows. We offer an excellent salary and generous benefits. Applications at all levels from assistant to full professor will be considered. Board certification in internal medicine and board certification or eligibility in hematology is required. Skills in clinical or laboratory investigation are desirable. Refer to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Michael Kroll, MD, Section Chief
Benign Hematology, Unit 1464
MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard
Houston, TX 77030

Email: mkroll@mdanderson.org
Phone: 713-563-3070

Req #: 00060499-121017
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Pulmonary Medicine is seeking an established investigator to join 11 clinicians and 6 laboratory scientists. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a state-of-the-art, research-driven, academic environment. Primary responsibility will be in developing an independent, extramurally-funded, research program. Additional responsibilities include a modest amount of clinical care and teaching. A research interest in lung cancer diagnosis or prevention, pneumonia in the immunocompromised host, or chemoradiation lung injury is ideal, though other relevant areas would be considered. Refer to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

We offer an excellent salary and generous benefits. Applications at all levels from assistant to full professor will be considered. Board certification in internal medicine, board eligibility/certification in pulmonary medicine, and eligibility for a Texas medical license are required. Please email PDF files of: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research summary and plans, 4) up to three articles, 5) contact information for three to five referees to:

Burton F. Dickey, M.D., Department Chair, at bdickey@mdanderson.org.

Radiation Oncology

Req #: 00060501-120926
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Radiation Oncology has an opening for an assistant professor, term tenure track. Candidates should have excellent clinical training and interest in clinical and/or translational research in one of the following disease sites: CNS/pediatrics, genitourinary and breast. Qualified candidates are required to be board eligible and eligible for a Texas medical license. Refer to the Department of Radiation Oncology Web page for additional information about the department and its programs.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae and research plan describing their academic interests to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Thomas A. Buchholz, M.D.
Professor and Head
Division of Radiation Oncology, Unit 97
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030

Email: tbuchhol@mdanderson.org or jsuthoff@mdanderson.org

Surgical Oncology

Req #: 00054573-130403
Job Title: Professor, Term Tenure

The Department of Surgical Oncology has a faculty opening available for a term tenured professor in the Surgical Breast Section. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing both clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty area of breast surgical oncology. Key duties include practicing clinical surgery, participating in related regional/national conferences, teaching integrated programs in the surgical sciences, conducting clinical and laboratory research, and serving on committees. Qualified candidates will have an MD degree; additional expertise beyond postgraduate training or clinical experience as a faculty member is a plus.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D.
Chair, Department of Surgical Oncology, Unit 1484
1400 Pressler Street
Houston, Texas 77030

Req #: 00037400-120730
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Term Tenure Track

The Department of Surgical Oncology has an opening for an assistant or associate professor, term tenure track in the Hepatobiliary Surgery Section. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing both clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents, and students in the specialty area of Hepatobiliary Surgical Oncology. Key duties include surgical care for patients with hepatobiliary tumors; participating in related regional/national/international conferences; teaching integrated programs in the surgical sciences; and conducting clinical trials or other research.

Qualified candidates will have an MD degree; will have completed a general surgery residency and will be candidates/fellows in the American College of Surgeons. Fellowship training in surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery or minimally invasive hepatic surgery, and/or clinical experience as a faculty member with a demonstrated clinical and academic interest in hepatobiliary surgery is highly desirable.

Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chief, Liver Service and Professor of Surgery, Unit 1484
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030

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