Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cincinnati, OHIO
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

 


Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. 

 

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a faculty member with expertise in medical physics.  Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

 

The Candidate will be qualified as a Radiation Expert as defined in the Ohio Administrative Code and be capable of performing physics evaluations for therapeutic radiation producing equipment, x-ray machines, shielding evaluations and area surveys for radiographic scanners.
 


Essential Functions

As the Medical Physicist, you will support all radiation physics activities including testing, quality assurance, safety, research, and education.

  • Able to develop and perform innovative and comprehensive quality assurance processes.
  • Able to review imaging protocols to optimize image quality and minimize patient dose in simulation.
  • Develop, provide, and maintain radiation safety and therapeutic training programs.
  • Support the clinical management of patients administered therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • To assist and be willing to learn the duties and responsibilities of a Radiation Safety Officer for a Type A Medical Broad scope radioactive materials license including surveys, dosimetry, and DOT shipping requirements.
  • Be available for consultation with physicians and to provide technical advice or direction.

Minimum Requirements
  • Candidate must have a master’s degree and completed residency from an accredited program in Radiation Oncology.
  • Candidates must be either board certified or board eligible from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) prior to starting position.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

 

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