Chair - Department of Radiation Oncology

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. The new Chair will report to the Dean of the medical school with accountability to clinical leadership at Northwestern Medicine. In this role, the Chair is responsible for oversight of the academic, research, clinical and administrative affairs of the Department at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern Medical Group.

The Department of Radiation Oncology is home to 33 faculty who provide exceptional patient care across a broad range of conditions through our clinical affiliates, are dedicated to training future leaders in radiation oncology, and are engaged in leading-edge translational and clinical research.

Clinical faculty in the medical school practice in three U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospitals: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Principal investigators appointed through the Feinberg School of Medicine are supported by $706 million of annual research funding.

Successful candidates will possess an MD or MD/PhD with board certification and be eligible for a faculty appointment as a full-time professor with proven clinical and administrative skills, scholarly accomplishments and national recognition in a science or clinical discipline. Please email nominations and CVs of appropriate candidates to: Dr. Ila Allen, Recruitment Coordinator
radoncsearch@northwestern.edu. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

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