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Department Chair, General Oncology
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- Gen Onc Department 600312
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- 175787 Requisition #
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is conducting a national search for Chair of the Department of General Oncology. This leader will establish the vision for, guide the development of faculty in, and oversee all operations and functions in the department. Successful candidates will be an accomplished physician or physician scientist and proven leader. The department is part of the Division of Cancer Medicine and the Chair reports to the Division Head.
The Chair of General Oncology will be charged with leading a nationally recognized department and contributing to the prevention and elimination of cancer, transformative research, and exceptional education. The department provides highly subspecialized outpatient as well as inpatient services for the MD Anderson Houston-area locations in League City, Sugar Land, West Houston, and The Woodlands; the Oncology Program at Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Hospital; and the newly formed inpatient consult service.
A key attribute of General Oncology is versatility, flexibility, and the ability to manage very complex patients in conjunction with or in lieu of subspecialist oncologists. The goal of the department is to make distinct and groundbreaking contributions to patient care, research, and education through robust programs that are focused on a broad mix of cancer patients in a variety of settings.
The chair is responsible for providing leadership and assumes full responsibility for all areas of the department, including, but not limited to, direct patient care; basic, translational, and clinical research within the department; faculty development and evaluation; integration of educational programs; finance and budgeting; and departmental strategic planning that aligns with institutional direction. The chair inspires professional growth by ensuring career development opportunities and mentorship for department faculty and trainees, as well as fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes collaboration, collegiality, and wellness for all. The chair will also represent the department, division, and institution in local, regional, state, and national matters.
Qualifications
· 10 years of experience post clinical degree
· M.D. or equivalent degree
· Board certification in Internal Medicine or Hematology/Oncology
· Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure
· Demonstration of clinical excellence and performance
· Administrative experience at a departmental or institutional level
· Proven track record of successful and independent clinical or translational research and grant or protocol funding
· Consistent record of contributions to education or training and to mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff
· Progressive leadership experience in an academic setting, preferred experience in an oncologic setting
· Ability to function effectively in a matrix organization characterized by complex intra- and inter- disciplinary relationships
Embedded in the fourth largest U.S. city – and the Texas Medical Center, the world’s latest medical center, MD Anderson is one of the premier cancer centers in the world. We are invested and determined in our collective focus on one goal: end cancer. From basic discoveries to impacts in the clinic, back to the lab and out to the community, our clinicians and scientists create a virtuous cycle of innovation, grounded in a culture of collaboration, connectivity, and data-based science.
Interested candidates should submit a copy of their curriculum vitae and supplemental narrative statement to address their qualifications by August 25, 2025.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
