Faculty Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Cancer Center and the University of Kansas Health System is seeking to recruit multiple radiation oncologists at our main academic location and at our community locations, as the department continues to grow under the leadership of chairman Dr. Ronald Chen.

About University of Kansas Cancer Center-Department of Radiation Oncology

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The University of Kansas Cancer Center has recently received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center.

The integrated clinical program serves over 6,000 new patients annually. The department consists of 23 physician faculty, and is active in basic and translational research, clinical trials, and health services research. There is a dedicated team of research staff to support clinical trials, and a full-time statistician for the department. The department has an ACGME-accredited four-year residency program in radiation oncology, and a CAMPEP-accredited physics residency.

For the main academic location, we are looking for one academically oriented faculty focused on breast cancer, and another faculty focused on genitourinary cancers. In addition, we are seeking a faculty member to practice in our community locations. We are interested in applicants who have newly completed residency, as well as mid-career and senior-level candidates with established clinical and research expertise.

Our main academic location and the community locations are in the Kansas City Metro area. Kansas City is a growing, vibrant community, and several of the suburbs are consistently ranked as top places to live in the United States and have outstanding schools.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO

• ABR Board Certified/Eligible in Radiation Oncology

• Completion of a Radiation Oncology residency, from an accredited institution

• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Benefits and compensation:

• Recent increase in overall compensation package

• Generous retirement contribution

• Relocation assistance

• Health, dental, vision

• CME allowance

• LTD/STD and life insurance

• Professional liability coverage

About The University of Kansas Hospital:

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. The Health System, consistently earning national recognition for outstanding quality and safety in several medical specialties, is known for its Center for Advanced Heart Care, Center for Transplantation, Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, and NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Magnet designation is proof of our hard-earned commitment to nursing excellence.

About Kansas City:

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living. Walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods surround the campus, which is within close proximity to the city's top destinations, including the Kauffman Center of Performing Arts, Union Station & Science City, National WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Country Club Plaza, a shopping district celebrated for its architectural design.

Overall, the Kansas City metropolitan area is a diverse and dynamic region with a rich cultural heritage, a strong economy, a vibrant downtown area, and a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. It offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts visitors from around the region and beyond. Residents enjoy safe, suburban neighborhoods, great restaurants and shopping, miles of bike paths, parks and lakes, excellent schools (public, private, and universities for higher education).

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, KC Current and T-Mobile Center. Kansas City is also home to Sporting KC, Kansas City Mavericks, and we will be hosting the World Cup! Visit www.thinkkc.com for more information about Kansas City.

Inquiries and curriculum vitae should be submitted via this posting or directly sent via email to Roxanne Hale, Business Administrator, at rhale4@kumc.edu.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.