Open Rank In Gynecologic Oncology

Open Rank in Gynecologic Oncology

Posting Numberreq28664 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeFlex Track Hiring DepartmentGynecology Oncology Faculty (099Y1) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

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FACULTY POSITIONS IN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY CLINICAL CARE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the UNM School of Medicine invite physicians or physician-scientists with training and expertise in gynecologic oncology and a focused interest in clinical care and clinical research for patients with gynecologic malignancies. The successful applicant(s) will participate in the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients and in the design and conduct of cancer clinical trials.

These are Open Rank, Flex Track positions. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with accomplishments. The successful applicant will have experience in the surgical and chemotherapy based clinical care of gynecologic cancer including participation in outreach clinical care and have a strong interest and commitment to the development and execution of clinical trials and novel targeted therapies for these cancers.

The successful applicant(s) will serve as a reference expert clinician, clinical investigator, physician-scientists or population clinician-scientist. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to interface and collaborate with laboratory and clinical investigators, participate in multidisciplinary clinical and translational trial teams and participate in the teaching mission of the Division, Department of Ob/GYN, UNMCCC, and institution. State-of-the-art facilities along with excellent support and opportunities are available for research collaboration with laboratory-based investigators, population scientists, and/or clinical trialists (investigator-initiated and cooperative group trials). Excellent salaries and start up packages are available.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 120 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists as well as plastic and reconstruction surgeons.

They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, nurse navigators, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico's cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated approximately 14,000 patients in about 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 400 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing.

The more than 100 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $35.7 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.

UNM serves the population of New Mexico, a minority-majority state composed of nearly 50% Hispanic and 10% American Indian. Only 62% of the state's population live in urban areas and 7% live in frontier and sub frontier regions. UNM is deeply committed to health equity and diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of training, education, workforce, scientific discovery and clinical care. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu/

For complete details of this position and to apply, please visit this website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and reference Requisition Number: Req (#3335)

Complete applications will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references with mailing address, phone numbers and email address. For all inquiries or questions, please contact:

Search Chair: Dr. Carolyn Y. Muller, MD, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at: cmuller@salud.unm.edu, or, Search Coordinator: Trisha Mather at: tmather@salud.unm.edu.

For best consideration please apply by 03/15/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

This position may be subject to criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico law. UNM's confidential policy (Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment, UNM Board of Regents Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at https://policy.unm.edu/regents-policies/section-6/6-7.html

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include: 1) MD degree or MD/PhD or equivalent with board certification/eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology; 2) board certification/eligibility in Gynecologic Oncology; 3) focused interest in an area of gynecologic cancer research and commitment to team science; and 4) must be eligible to work in the U.S

Preferred qualifications include: 1) experience in cancer clinical trials design and conduct; 2) experience in surgical and clinical education and training of residents and medical students; 3) A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references with mailing address, phone numbers and email address. For all inquiries or questions, please contact:

Search Chair: Dr. Carolyn Y. Muller, MD, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at:

cmuller@salud.unm.edu

• or, Search Coordinator: Trisha Mather at:

tmather@salud.unm.edu

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 3/15/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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