This position has been identified as a position of trust with
access to vulnerable populations.
The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial
caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin
Caregiver Law every four years.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles:
Associate Professor (CHS) or Assistant Professor (CHS). The title
is determined by the experience and qualifications of the
finalist.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Provide inpatient and outpatient clinic attending services at UW
Health locations in Madison and at additional sites in the region.
Responsibilities will also include providing clinical teaching of
medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as clinical
research endeavors. Responsibilities of the Clinical Health
Sciences (CHS) track candidate will include:
- 60-65% direct patient care at UW Health approved locations,
including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service
attending.
- 35-40% academic time for research activities and/or for
educational and other scholarly activities, which includes
pro-actively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical
trial participants.
Opportunities exist for pursuit of clinical research in candidate's
area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated
disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial
programmatic research funds.
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine,
Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
The
Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and
Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty,
over 40 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's
faculty leads cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical
research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer
prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and
palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and
malignant hematologic conditions and those requiring stem cell
transplant or cellular therapies.
Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18
multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the
UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators
regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our
two UWCCC clinical sites. The successful candidate will be expected
to pursue and secure independent funding to continue/develop their
research.
The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and
opportunities to collaborate with basic, translational and clinical
researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC),
the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus.
Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and
community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of
the successful candidate.
UW is a member of the NCCN, ECOG-ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer
Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin
Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO).
The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that
encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical
and population health research, and attracts scholars and students
from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a
population of over 275,000 and offers an ideal combination of
natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools
and outdoor recreation.
Compensation:
Negotiable, 12 months.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as
generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances
and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Medical
Oncology or Medical Oncology from an accredited fellowship training
program is required by the appointment start date.
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification
required.
- Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by
the appointment start date.
- Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for
all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start
date.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
- For an appointment as Assistant Professor or Associate
Professor on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track, candidates
will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in
the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion
or appointment to Assistant or Associate or Professor on the
Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track.
- Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in medical
oncology, including the development and treatment of cancers in
CNS, GU, GI, or Sarcoma.
- Experience in clinical trials or translational research, with a
track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals,
extramural funding, strong written and verbal communication skills,
evidence of excellence in teaching and high potential to obtain
extramural funding. Through these efforts, the ability to enhance
national recognition for our division and the University of
Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.
Education:
MD, DO, or equivalent is required
How to Apply:
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The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1, 2025;
however, this position will remain open, and applications may be
considered until this position is filled. Please use the online UW
Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter
that indicates the following details:
- Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madisons’
Department of Medicine as a physician scientist in medical oncology
research, identifying your specific interest in cancer care,
including the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI,
or Sarcoma.
- Your qualifications and experience in clinical, translational
or basic science research, with a track record of successful
publications in peer-reviewed journals, strong written and verbal
communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and high
potential to pursue and obtain research funding.
- Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in cancer care,
including the development and treatment of cancers in CNS, GU, GI,
or Sarcoma.
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1
waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our
position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal
or waiver fees.
University sponsorship is not available for this position,
including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected
applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous
eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or
national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a
foreign national authorized to work in the United States without
the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective
date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will
require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this
position you must provide proof of work authorization and
eligibility to work.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Job Requisition
JR10001553; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two
position vacancy listings allows the School of Medicine and Public
Health to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty
credentials and non-tenure- track faculty credentials for this
position.
Contact Information:
Brianna Bohnsack, PHR, Faculty Recruiter,
bbohnsack@medicine.wisc.edu , 608-265-9662 Relay
Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See
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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for
UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect
the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,
status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We
commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,
research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked
goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by
creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every
background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve
Wisconsin and the world.
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Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
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Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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