Uw Health

Radiation Oncologist

Uw Health$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology and Board certification (or expected within 2 years of hiring)
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. - Required
  • State Licensure as a Physician in Wisconsin without restriction
  • Ability to mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Strong commitment to clinical practice and innovative research in cancer treatment

Responsibilities

  • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Engage in administrative and committee work to support clinical and scholarly missions
  • Conduct clinical practice at University Hospital, Eastpark Medical Center, and the VA Hospital
  • Participate in research and educational activities with protected time
  • Collaborate collegially with faculty members across departments

Benefits

  • Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
  • Competitive insurance and savings account options
  • Retirement benefits
  • Support for professional development and continued education
  • Academic faculty appointment with associated prestige and networking opportunities
Full Job Description
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary:
The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders-including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals-while conducting innovative research that drives progress in cancer treatment. Our team is equally devoted to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by cancer.

The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public seeking a radiation oncologist for a clinical health sciences-track (non-tenure) faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for a clinical practice that will be provided at University Hospital, Eastpark Medical Center and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Areas of clinical focus may include breast cancer, genitourinary malignancies, and/or tumors of the central nervous system. Approximately 50% of clinical activity will be provided at the VA Hospital in Madison (physically connected to University Hospital). Protected time and support will be afforded for academic activities that may include clinical and translational research and education/mentorship of residents and students.

  • This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
  • Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor CHS, Associate Professor CHS, and Professor CHS. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.


Key Job Responsibilities:
Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Radiation Medicine

The Department of Radiation Medicine (DRM) at the University of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders-including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals-while conducting innovative research that drives progress in cancer treatment. Our team is equally devoted to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by cancer.

Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology and Board certification (or expected within 2 years of hiring).
  • MD - Physician - State Licensure
  • Applicants must be able to obtain licensure in Wisconsin without restriction.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Post-residency clinical experience valuable but not mandatory.
  • For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.


Education:
  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. - Required


How to Apply:
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Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.
• Cover letter - Required
• Resume - Required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

The deadline for assuring full consideration is September 1, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Kirsten Gragg, [email protected]., 608-265-3357

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

About Uw Health

UW Health University Hospital is a 515-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of only two in Wisconsin. UW Health University Hospital has seven intensive care units, pediatric, neonatal, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery). UW Health University Hospital was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 16th best hospital in the United States and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin in the publication's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, earning national rankings in 10 adult and 6 pediatric specialties. Additionally, UW Health University Hospital was ranked as the 22nd best hospital in the United States and #84th Best Hospitals in the world by Newsweek in 2022. UW Health describes itself as "the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison." It is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is also the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, and is a teaching affiliate of Edgewood College's Henry Predolin School of Nursing. UW Health University Hospital is home to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. UW Health also operates the American Family Children's Hospital, a 110-bed pediatric hospital located adjacent to University Hospital, as well as UW Health at the American Center, a 59-bed hospital and emergency room located on the Northeast Side of Madison. Additionally, UW Health operates a network of outpatient clinics at over 80 sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and has partnerships with UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, Beloit Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. UW Health also has an affiliated insurance company, Quartz Health Solutions, Inc., operated in partnership with UnityPoint Health and Gundersen Health System.
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