Description
Position
The Department of Radiation Oncology at UT Health San Antonio, invites applications for a clinical faculty position with expertise in treating breast cancers. Radiation Oncology faculty provide high-quality clinical services at the Mays Cancer Center—an NCI-Designated Cancer Center —using traditional external-beam treatments and advanced modalities such as SRS/SBRT, brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals.
Department
The Department of Radiation Oncology is ACR accredited and comprises three integrated divisions—Clinical Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, and Radiobiology — with 20 faculty supported by expert dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, APPs and research staff. Operations span roughly 36K sq ft of dedicated clinical and research space, with an adjacent 144 bed dedicated Multi-Specialty Research Hospital designed to support and focus on cancer patients.
Our Breast Cancer program brings together a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of physicians across medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology. This team is supported by a robust network of specialized services, including nurse navigation, oncology nutrition, social work, and genetic counseling, ensuring that patients receive coordinated care. The Cancer Center plays leadership role in San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), one of the worlds’ premier breast oncology meetings. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in national and international academic dialogue, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the institution’s prominent presence in advancing breast cancer research and care.
Education Programs
Our education ecosystem includes an ACGME accredited radiation oncology medical residency program, a CAMPEP accredited graduate medical physics education program (PhD and DMP tracks), a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics residency program, and a JRCERT accredited medical dosimetry program with faculty actively involved in curriculum design, didactics, and scholarly development.
Research Programs
The department sustains a robust, NIH-funded portfolio across clinical, translational, and basic radiation sciences, with access to campus-wide cores in genomics, imaging, proteomics, and biostatistics, strong team-science collaborations across UT Health San Antonio and the Mays Cancer Center, and institutional support for pilot funding, grant development, research staff integration, and appropriately tailored protected time.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MD/DO (or equivalent), be board-eligible or board-certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Preferred qualifications include leadership in disease-site programs, demonstrated excellence in clinical care, clinical research, teaching and/or experience in the development of advanced radiation programs. Apply for position #26000061 at https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers.
Selected faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience/qualifications.
Why San Antonio
San Antonio, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities, offers an affordable, vibrant quality of life with a rich cultural fabric. Residents and visitors enjoy the famed River Walk, the Pearl District’s dining and markets, and the UNESCO-designated San Antonio Missions, along with museums, performing arts, and year-round festivals underscoring its momentum and diversity. With easy access to the Texas Hill Country, there is easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and wineries.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
