Description
Position Description
TTUHSC partners with University Medical Center (UMC) which is the home of the TLC2 Foundation cancer center. This state-of-the-art facility opened in April 2026 and is helping UMC and TTUHSC pave the way to become a regional leader in cancer care.
Texas Tech University Department of Surgery is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible surgical oncologist for an open-rank faculty position with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a primary clinical focus in endocrine, breast, and soft tissue surgery, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. The division of surgical oncology at TTUHSC is expanding due to higher volumes and you have an opportunity to be a part of that growth. You will join a group of cancer subspecialists including CGSO, hepatobiliary, breast, and colorectal-trained surgeons.
TTUHSC is proud to be the home of the John Wayne Foundation CGSO fellowship program, one of the newest ACGME/SSO accredited CGSO fellowship programs and 1 of only 44 programs nationwide. You will have an opportunity to work with and train our surgical fellows and residents.
The department is active in both basic science and clinical research, and our medical school was recently ranked #1 nationally among graduates as “The best place to learn”. Surgical education is a core mission of the department, and the division of surgical oncology will include general surgery residents and medical students in addition to advanced practice providers. The Chair and senior faculty have a strong track record of helping newer members seamlessly become part of the team, and mentoring them in their career growth locally and nationally.
The rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Major/Essential Functions
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in endocrine, breast, and soft tissue oncology;
- Participate actively in the multidisciplinary management of complex cancer cases;
- Participate in departmental and institutional service activities;
- Engage in academic research, with opportunities for basic, translational, or clinical research; and
- Contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow education and mentorship.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- MD/DO/MBBS/MBBCh;
- Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3;
- ABMS Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery; and
- Completion of, or in the process of completing, a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery or relevant subspecialty.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
