What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank in Gynecologic Oncology position at University of New Mexico?
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
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
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
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.
