The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM), in collaboration with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) as part of the integrated USF - TGH Academic Health System, is seeking a distinguished and dynamic individual to serve as the Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology. This position also includes the role of Medical Director for Radiation Oncology at Tampa General Hospital. The next Chair will have an extraordinary opportunity to take an already strong Department through a phase of growth, focusing on clinical, academic, and educational missions.
The Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology will be responsible for fostering a culture of excellence in clinical care, research, and education. The successful candidate will have a strong pedigree, record of excellence, possess great communication skills, and be committed to providing exceptional patient experiences. This role requires a visionary leader who will drive the department's strategic initiatives and enhance its national standing.
The ideal candidate will be eligible to be a Full Professor in the medical school, hold a national reputation in Radiation Oncology and possess proven leadership skills in academic medicine. Furthermore, the Chair must mentor and cultivate faculty, providers, trainees, and work in a highly collaborative cancer institute environment at TGH.
Experience and Professional Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following background, experience, and skills:
· MD or equivalent degree with board certification in Radiation Oncology.
· Full Professor with a national reputation in Radiation Oncology.
· Experience as a Division Head/Chief, Vice Chair, or Chair of Radiation Oncology.
· Substantial experience as a faculty member in a distinguished academic or comparable medical setting. An established record of effective, strong, and collaborative leadership.
· Outstanding personal academic accomplishments in Radiation Oncology and the experience and national reputation necessary to build the prominence of the Department’s research, clinical, and educational missions.
· Proven leadership skills in academic medicine, with experience in leading, managing, and developing a high performing multidisciplinary team.
· Demonstrated experience with large-scale cancer clinical trials and NIH-funded investigation.
· Experience working in an NCI-funded cancer center environment is strongly preferred.
· Ability to actively seek opportunities to develop cross-departmental collaboration on programs and initiatives.
· Proven record of developing academic leaders and mentoring junior faculty while identifying and recruiting students, trainees, staff, and faculty with wide-ranging perspectives and life experiences.
· Strong commitment to clinical excellence, research, and education.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Compensation arrangements are competitive and commensurate with both experience and achievement.
Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to submit a resume and cover letter to: Kait Hasler
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USF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.