Gynecologic Oncology Faculty Position at the University of Florida

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology, in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is currently recruiting a full-time gynecologic oncologist faculty member, at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Professor. 

The GYN Oncology division is a collaborative team of gyn oncologists, APRNs, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, and palliative care to provide comprehensive care for GYN oncology patients. Our surgical practice is based at UF Health Shands Hospital (the #1 ranked hospital in Florida by US News and World Reports). Inpatient and post-operative GYN Oncology patients are admitted to the UF Health Cancer Hospital with spacious all-private rooms and an uplifting and healing environment that welcomes family members as an integral part of the patient’s recovery. Ambulatory care is provided at UF Health outpatient clinics.  Call is shared on a rotating night and weekend schedule.

As a member of the UF Health Cancer Center you will join a team dedicated to providing leading-edge cancer care and conducting original research for the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The University of Florida Health Cancer Center blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. It boasts a membership of more than 280 researchers and clinicians from across the University of Florida and UF Health campuses. There are many opportunities to collaborate with other clinician researchers and basic scientists.  UF is a voting member of NRG Oncology and a member of the NCI Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trial Network (ETCTN).  Multiple services are available for physicians who are conducting clinical research and clinical trials including regulatory support, protocol writing, project management, biospecimen processing and collaborative networking with laboratory-based and population scientists from across the UF campus.

Primary faculty appointment is in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and includes a pivotal role in advancing our educational departmental activities though teaching residents and medical students in clinics and in the operating room. In addition, faculty members are expected to participate in scholarly activities, including an opportunity for protected research time as appropriate for experience and interests. Participation is also expected as assigned in hospital, medical and department committees. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative setting. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology employs 29 physicians, 15 APPs, a full-time Genetic Counselor, plus supporting administrative and clinical staff. There are six clinical divisions in the department including Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Endocrinology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and Gynecologic Oncology. The department supports 3 MFM fellows and 16 residents with an active robotics program.

The Department is committed to a highly personalized approach to patient care. We combine exceptional patient care with a strong commitment to teaching future physicians and exploring research questions to push the science of medicine to its leading edge.  For more information about the department and our team, please visit http://obgyn.ufl.edu.

Academic rank will be determined based on credentials and experience. Compensation is competitive and we offer a generous benefits package.

Qualified applicants must have a medical degree +/- PhD, must have the ability to obtain a Florida Medical License, fellowship and experience in gynecologic oncology, a strong research background, and be board-certified or board-eligible in gynecologic oncology.

Interested applicants should apply on the CAREERS AT UF WEBSITE - FACULTY OPENINGS.

https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/posting/85929

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome nominations of and

applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s

research, teaching and clinical mission, including women, members of minority

groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.