Assistant Professor in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Assistant Professor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41537
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Surgical Oncology-Department of Surgery
Posting Salary Range: $337,603-$$371,976
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday-Friday, weekends and call rotation
Posting Hours: 8:30-5:00pm
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The Division of Surgical Oncology focuses on the surgical management of tumors and especially cancerous tumors. Our faculty operate within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and are recognized as international leaders in personalized medicine, diagnostics and cancer research. The division co-directs the hepato-pancreatico-biliary fellowship program together with the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation.

Function/Duties of Position

Participate in education of residents, interns, and medical students assigned to the Division of Surgical Oncology; participate in administrative committees and councils as approved by the Chair; contribute to department administration as assigned by the Chair; establish and maintain a program of scholarly activity directed toward improved understanding of the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of breast diseases. Participate in competitive clinical and basic or translational research. Participate in Surgical Oncology coverage and other clinical activities of the University Hospital. Clinical activities may include cutaneous skin, breast and sarcoma surgical services and leadership opportunities at OHSU community partner site of Hillsboro Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and the OHSU Knight Cancer Beaverton Community Oncology location. Contribute to the administration of the department as assigned by the Chairman. Participate in administrative committees and councils as approved by the Chairman.

In connection with academic responsibilities (teaching and research), the appointee is expected to engage in clinical activities at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics.

This position requires undivided effort at the specified FTE level.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have completed fellowship training in surgical oncology. Candidate must exhibit extensive knowledge and experience in research, including basic research and government and industry sponsored research, and is capable of performing independent work.