Program Director, Sarcoma (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Program Director, Sarcoma (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-36810
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Knight Cancer Institute, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology
Posting Salary Range: Range: $320K - $535K Salary determined based on education, experience, and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes
Recruitment Incentive: Relocation and Hiring Bonus

Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is recruiting a Sarcoma Program Director to lead Oregon’s only dedicated sarcoma center. This individual will oversee the clinical and research missions of the program while providing care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, ensuring continued excellence in patient care and driving innovation in sarcoma research.

Located in beautiful Portland, Oregon, OHSU offers a highly collaborative atmosphere within a comprehensive healthcare-focused university with particular expertise in cancer, neurosciences, and cardiovascular medicine. Portland is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live, with easy access to a vibrant city, outdoor activities, and a world-renowned food scene. These opportunities offer a highly nurturing environment to grow professionally and personally.

When you apply, please upload a Resume/CV and Letter of Interest.

Function/Duties of Position

Leadership & Program Development

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sarcoma Program, including oversight of clinical services, faculty recruitment, and program growth.
• Foster integration across disciplines (orthopedic oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pediatric oncology, pathology, radiology) to strengthen OHSU’s regional and national reputation in sarcoma care.
• Expand the program’s research portfolio in partnership with the Knight Cancer Institute’s SMMART Program and other precision oncology initiatives.

Clinical Care

• Maintain a clinical practice focused on sarcoma patients, serving as a senior attending physician and role model for clinical excellence.
• Lead the weekly Sarcoma Tumor Board, ensuring multidisciplinary review and consensus-driven care planning.

Research & Scholarship

• Grow the program’s clinical trials enterprise across cooperative group, industry, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Mentor junior faculty in developing sarcoma-focused research careers.
• Secure extramural funding to support program growth and sustainability.

Education & Mentorship

• Guide the educational mission of the Sarcoma Program, including teaching of trainees and mentorship of early-career faculty.
• Represent the Sarcoma Program in School of Medicine and Knight Cancer Institute leadership forums.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO; Oregon medical license.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine; Board eligibility/certification in Medical Oncology.
• Experience in sarcoma clinical care and research.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with success in building programs, securing funding, and mentoring faculty.

Additional Details

As an OHSU faculty member, you will access robust and competitive benefits for well-being and peace of mind. Packages include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, multiple retirement options, participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, wellness support and more.

You’ll also find a commitment to belonging. OHSU welcomes diverse people and ideas, and we foster a culture that is inclusive, equitable and accepting of all. We aim to help you:

Feel supported.

Explore well-being programs and resources.

Connect with colleagues to share and build knowledge.

Find fulfillment by balancing work, life and community.

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