Job Description
The University of South Florida (USF) Department of Surgery and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is seeking a breast surgical oncologist to join the Division of Surgical Oncology. This is a full-time faculty appointment that carries with it attending staff privileges at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and affiliated hospitals.
TGH is a level 1 trauma center that serves as a tertiary care facility serving south central and west Florida. The successful candidate must be a BC/BE General Surgeon; be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida; and eligible to work in the United States. USF and affiliates partner to sponsor a nationally recognized General Surgery residency program.
Responsibilities
Candidates must be experienced surgeons in breast surgery with extensive knowledge and experience in clinical trials, demonstrated excellence in clinical care of patients with breast diseases, both benign and malignant.
This role will require significant interaction with a multidisciplinary team of individuals, including medical and radiation oncology faculty. Actively participate in didactic education of multiple learners including residents, fellows, and medical students. Supervise, mentor, and train surgical residents and fellows.
Qualifications
Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. For Associate/Full Professor Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refereed and other professional journals and be a recognized authority in the field of specialization. Must have current, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida or be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Florida.
Candidate must be Board Certified in General Surgery or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.