University of Alabama at Birmingham

HSOM-Open Rank-Surgical Oncology (Chief) Surgery

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required
  • Fellowship training in surgical oncology
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Strong track record in research, teaching, and service
  • Recognized expertise in the field of surgical oncology

Responsibilities

  • Lead the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology
  • Manage division finances and personnel
  • Oversee faculty activities and development
  • Serve on the Departmental Leadership Council
  • Develop and expand clinical, teaching, and research programs

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Extensive benefits offerings
  • Startup resources for division expansion
  • Opportunity for additional leadership roles within the department
  • Engagement with a collaborative academic environment
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Posting Details

Position Information

School/College
School of Medicine

Title
HSOM-Open Rank-Surgical Oncology (Chief) Surgery

Assignment Category
Full-Time

Rank
Open Rank

Tenure Status
Open Tenure

Payroll Status
Faculty 12

Job Description

The Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a dynamic, academically oriented, fellowship trained, surgeon to lead the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology. The successful candidate will lead an active, collaborative clinical, teaching and research program consisting of 13 surgical oncology faculty.

The Division Director of Surgical Oncology will oversee and manage the division finances, personnel, and faculty. The incumbent will serve on the Departmental Leadership Council which is the governing body of the Department of Surgery. They will report to Herbert Chen, MD, who came to UAB as Chair in 2015. This position will be tenure track at the title/rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Competitive compensation, benefits and startup resources are available to expand the division and meet the growing needs of the hospital system. Additional leadership opportunities exist for qualified individuals within the department, medical school, and the O'Neal CCC.

Interested candidates should submit their current CV and letter of interest.

To apply online: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D., and will be an outstanding leader and highly skilled, widely recognized in the field with a strong track record. Candidate should have substantial professional work experience in one or more areas of research, teaching and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2611P

Open Date
03/13/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a public research university in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a doctoral, research-intensive university that offers degrees in over 140 programs of study. UAB is the largest research institution in the state of Alabama and the largest employer in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The university is renowned for its medical research and health care programs, and is home to the UAB Health System, one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States. UAB is also a leader in the fields of engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences.
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