Assistant Professor - Department of Radiation Oncology
Company: Society for Vascular Ultrasound
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a
leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts
world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the
future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity
and excellence of our academic community. Description Applications
are sought for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor level in the Department of Radiation
Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine under the guidance
of the Director of Medical Physics. Emory's Department of Radiation
Oncology serves seven clinical institutions (Emory University
Hospital Clifton, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Proton
Therapy Center, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory Decatur
Hospital, Emory Hillendale Hospital) in the Atlanta metro area and
is an integral part of Winship, a National Cancer
Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The newest
practice site, The Emory Proton Therapy Center, opened in late 2018
and offers pencil beam scanning. The department treats nearly 3,000
patients annually. Highlights of the technology offered include 8
Varian(tm) linear accelerators, 2 Elekta(tm) linear accelerators,
Gamma Knife(r), Zeiss IntraBeam(r) intraoperative unit, multiple
brachytherapy HDR afterloader units, big bore CT scanners with 4D
capabilities, and access to MR and PET scanners. All linear
accelerators are IGRT (2D, 3D) and respiratory motion management
equipped. The oncology information systems include both ARIA(r) and
Mosaiq(r) with treatment planning systems to include Eclipse(tm)
and a planned deployment of RayStation(c). The department has grown
in its clinical, teaching, and research activities in the past
decade and is currently ranked top 5 in NIH funding among all
radiation oncology departments within medical schools in the
country (Blue Ridge 2017). There are currently 55 faculty members
in the department's Divisions of Clinical Affairs, Cancer Biology
and Medical Physics. In addition, there is a fully accredited
three-year training program for medical physics residents, as well
as, a four-year training program for radiation oncology residents.
Emory physics faculty also participate in Georgia Institute of
Technology's medical physics education and research programs.The
Medical Physics Division has a successful research program and has
multiple investigators funded by NIH and DoD in image-guided
radiotherapy. Candidates must have a PhD, or equivalent doctoral
degree. ABR board certification in therapeutic radiological physics
is preferred. The candidate is expected to support clinical
services, participate in the education of medical physicist
residents and medical residents, conduct clinical and translational
research. Applicants who have research interests in that
significantly contribute to the overall departmental academic
effort are strongly encouraged to apply. Emory School of Medicine
is renowned as a premier research institution. Emory Supports a
Diverse and Inclusive Culture To ensure the safety of our campus
community, the COVID-19 vaccine is required. For more information
on the University and Hospital policies and potential exemptions,
please see our website. Emory University is dedicated to providing
equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender,
genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University
does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or
employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited
under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of
participation in University programs and in the use of facilities
without such discrimination. Emory University complies with
Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment
Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state
regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and
affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a
diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action,
equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of
employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers,
discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits,
and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to
the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman
Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University
is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this
document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable
accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility
Services at 404-727-9877 (V) - 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that
one week advance notice is preferred.
Keywords: Society for Vascular Ultrasound, Atlanta , Assistant Professor - Department of Radiation Oncology, Education / Teaching , Atlanta, Georgia
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