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Academic Medical Oncology Faculty
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 70112, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/05/20
Job Description & Requirements
Academic Medical Oncology Faculty in Louisiana
StartDate: ASAP

Merritt Hawkins, the nation's premier academic physician search firm, has partnered with Tulane University School of Medicine to invite you to consider two unique Academic Medical Oncology Faculty positions. We are seeking Medical Oncologists with a passion for academic medicine and strong interest and desire to develop and build clinical trials and/or translational research program. All applicants must be board certified in Internal Medicine, qualify for appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher, be board certified or eligible in either oncology or medical oncology, and have experience or a strong interest in focusing on Genetic Oncology or Lung/Head and Neck Oncology. The ideal candidate will have an interest in joining a growing academic section, will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to excel in a collegial, multispecialty teamwork focused environment.

These positions include outpatient clinical care, teaching, mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students and an emphasis on developing clinical trials and/or translational research program in your area of expertise. Inpatient hematology/oncology attending with Residents and Fellows are part of the academic responsibilities. The features of this opportunity include:
  • Join a strong academic program, Section faculty members possess notable expertise in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation
  • Ability to focus on and develop your sub-specialty
  • Seeking two positions: Genetics in Cancer and Lung/Head and Neck Oncology
  • Enjoy 40-80% protected time to develop and build clinical trials and/or translational research program
  • Start-up packages dependent on experience/ambition
  • Opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Cancer Center dedicated to a comprehensive, disease-specific, multidisciplinary care team approach
  • Ability to partner with academic partners in Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Gastrointestinal, and Breast Oncology as well as many other collaborative opportunities
  • Tuition waiver—free tuition at Tulane University for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
  • Retirement—the university will automatically contribute 8-10% of your base compensation

New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Experience one of America’s most beautiful and friendly cities
  • One of a kind vibrant culture consistently ranked for food, music, and architecture
  • Resurgent and vibrant economy
  • Outstanding cuisine from award-winning chefs
  • Cultural events and many music festivals
  • Live in the Uptown, the Garden District, Old Metairie, or on the Northshore
  • Saints football, Pelicans basketball, PGA Tour golf, college bowl games, and other collegiate athletics
  • International airport

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications
BC Internal Medicine
BC or BE Medical Oncology

Preferred Qualifications
Genetics Oncology interest
Head/Neck/Lung/ Oncology interest

Job Benefits



About the Company
Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nation’s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.



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