Vcu Health System

Surgical Oncology Breast Surgeon, Department of Surgery (M68020)

Vcu Health System$200K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery
  • Advanced training fellowship in Surgical Oncology or Breast Surgery
  • Strong commitment to clinical and/or basic science research
  • Capacity for fostering a respectful, professional environment
  • Proven ability or commitment to enhancing diversity within academic medicine

Responsibilities

  • Teach Surgical Oncology with a focus on Breast Surgery
  • Engage in clinical and basic science research relevant to Surgical Oncology
  • Collaborate with Massey Cancer Center and related oncology specialties
  • Participate in university and departmental committees as needed
  • Recruit, train, and place Residents and Fellows in surgery specialties
  • Develop and maintain an active surgical practice for oncology patients

Benefits

  • Support for research and development collaborations
  • Opportunities for teaching medical students and residents
  • Participation in a well-established cancer center
  • Access to regional outreach programs
  • Commitment to professional and personal development
Full Job Description
Surgical Oncology Breast Surgeon, Department of Surgery (M68020)

Job no:
Work type: Clinical Faculty, MCVP
Location: MCV Main Campus
Categories: Faculty

Chief purpose of this position:

This position is open rank, an early- to mid-career collateral, non-tenure track faculty position in the VCU Surgical Oncology Division. The faculty member should have clinical and research interests that complement and expand on existing expertise in the Division. Clinical and research areas of particular interest should be in the treatment of benign and malignant breast diseases. The faculty member should also support the current Division's expanding efforts to provide excellent oncology surgical support to many of our current regional outreach programs, including Massey Cancer Center. Finally, the faculty member should support the Division's commitment to teaching Surgery Residents and, Fellows as well as VCU Medical Students.

Responsibilities

Teaching

The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Surgical Oncology with an emphasis on Breast Surgery.

Research

The faculty member must participate in clinical or basic science research relevant to the expanding field of Surgical Oncology. Research in the field of cancer disparities, translational oncology, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, or cancer genomics would be preferred. A record of publication in refereed journals or presentations at national meetings is expected. The faculty member is expected to develop interdisciplinary collaborations within VCU's Massey Cancer Center, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology to achieve these goals.

Service

The faculty member will serve on University, Health System, and Departmental committees as requested by leadership. They will assist with the recruitment, training, and placement of Residents and Fellows among the varied specialties outlines above.

Clinical

Faculty member clinical responsibility will be in the care of the Oncology Surgical patients on the MCV campus of VCU, as well as community outreach satellite location(s). They will be responsible for the development of an active surgical practice, with the support of the Division and Department's leadership.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery.

Advanced training fellowship in Surgical Oncology or Breast Surgery

Commitment to Outcomes, Clinical and/or Basic Science Research

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

Record of external funding or proposal submissions to obtain funding.

Salary Range: Commensurate

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information: Mary Waite
Contact Name: Mary Waite
Contact Email: [email protected]


Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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About Vcu Health System

VCU Health System is a comprehensive academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. It is the only academic medical center in the region and serves as the primary teaching facility for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. The health system includes a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital, a cancer center, and numerous other specialty centers and clinics. The health system was founded in 1838 and has grown to become one of the largest employers in the Richmond area.
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