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Job SummaryEast Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and Ballad Health are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Complex General Surgical Oncologist. This leadership role provides oversight of clinical services, clinical research, and quality initiatives, with a focus on expanding and coordinating surgical oncology services. This is a non-tenure track position.Position Overview: The Surgical Oncologist will be responsible for providing clinical and surgical services within the Division of Surgical Oncology, academic pursuit of research, participating in quality initiatives, and medical student and surgery resident education within the surgical oncology service line. This surgeon will play a pivotal role in continuing to expand on the strong surgical oncology service line with the mission of East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and Ballad Health, while also ensuring collaboration with allied specialties including medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and imaging services.The ideal applicant will have board certifications and/or board eligibility from the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery as well as Complex General Surgery Oncology. Applicants ideally have experience practicing the breadth of complex general surgical oncology including caring for patients with malignancies of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon, rectum, and skin and soft tissue including extremity and retroperitoneal sarcoma. The ideal candidate will have experience performing regional therapies and directing regional therapy programs. A candidate with a particular interest in melanoma, sarcoma, and endocrine surgery including thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal are preferred. The ideal candidate should be comfortable caring for a diverse patient population. The candidate will be expected to have experience in performing clinical and translational research. Johnson City, Tennessee is beautiful town nestled in central Appalachia. It is conveniently located near the Tri-Cities airport, Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Hospital, and multiple sites for skiing, hiking, and numerous outdoor activities. The department is offering a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package.Key Responsibilities:Commit to and participate in a strong surgical oncology service line that provides high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective surgical oncology services that align with the mission of East Tennessee State University and Ballad Health.Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical research opportunities and improve educational programs.Coordinate multidisciplinary care teams to ensure exceptional care for patients across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology services.Ensure best practices in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.Required Qualifications* Applicants must possess an active medical license and must be board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery at the time of hire.Preferred QualificationsProven experience in surgical oncology, with a strong track record of clinical and technical expertise.Commitment to education for medical students and surgical residents.Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams.Strong commitment to advancing clinical research and education.Compensation & BenefitsJob Family - Academic Faculty 4Salary is commensurate on experienceFor information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.board-certifiedApplication InstructionsExempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV, and a copy of transcripts.ETSU is an Equal Opportunity EmployerUniversity Overview (as needed)East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations..