Assistant Professor, AC of Radiation Oncology [Breast & Gynecologic Service]
- University of Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Sep 04, 2026
Job Description
Assistant Professor, AC of Radiation Oncology [Breast & Gynecologic Service]
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 03, 2026
Deadline: Sep 03, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. Required certifications include being Board Eligible or Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.
Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching, training, and mentoring of radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents, medical physics graduate students, and visiting physics residents or trainees from other institutions and countries. In addition to these core responsibilities, this role encompasses both formal and informal teaching engagements, including active participation in resident didactic series, serving in capacities both as a lecturer and as an in-person discussant.
Clinical responsibilities may include specialized gynecologic brachytherapy. This role will encompass the delivery of high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy for the treatment of cervical, uterine, and vaginal cancers, utilizing state-of-the-art, accredited technology. While the clinical focus of this position is rooted in the management of gynecologic malignancies, it will include care of other patients with breast cancer. The scope of clinical practice will extend beyond brachytherapy to include a comprehensive array of treatment modalities, such as conventional radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), proton therapy, photon and proton reirradiation, and total body irradiation (TBI), ensuring the highest standard of individualized, multidisciplinary care for all patients served.
Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three-part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, and the education of residents and students. We are committed to delivering excellence in every area and as such we steadfastly believe that "Excellence is Standard."
Penn Radiation Oncology is one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs in the world. The outstanding faculty and staff, combined with Penn's extensive collection of advanced technology, gives patients access to nearly every treatment option available for their cancer. The broad range of radiation treatments available include External-Beam Radiation Therapy (Proton Therapy, Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Photodynamic therapy (PDT), Total body irradiation (TBI), Total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT)), and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife, Edge, Gamma Knife, TrueBeam), as well as Internal Radiation Therapy (brachytherapy, MammoSite). The brachytherapy suite at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is a state-of-the-art, dedicated outpatient facility specializing in high-dose rate (HDR) treatments for prostate, gynecologic, and head/neck cancers. It features advanced in-room imaging, including BK ultrasound and fluoroscopy, and is located next to MRI services for precise 3D treatment planning.
With the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Radiation Oncology provides patient care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and fourteen community-based sites.
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