Assistant Professor, AC of Radiation Oncology Breast

Position: Assistant Professor, AC of Radiation Oncology [Breast

Assistant Professor, AC of Radiation Oncology [Breast &Gynecologic Service]

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 03, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D. degree. Required certificationsinclude being Board Eligible or Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

Teaching responsibilities may include the teaching, training, and mentoring of radiation oncology residents, medical physics residents, medical physics graduate students, and visiting physics residents or trainees from other institutions and countries. In addition to these core responsibilities, this role encompasses bothformal and informal teaching engagements, including active participation in resident didactic series, serving in capacitiesboth as a lecturer and as an in-person discussant.

Clinical responsibilities may include specialized gynecologicbrachytherapy. This role will encompass the delivery of high-doserate (HDR) brachytherapy for the treatment of cervical, uterine,and vaginal cancers, utilizing state-of-the-art, accreditedtechnology. While the clinical focus of this position is rooted inthe management of gynecologic malignancies, it will include care ofother patients with breast cancer. The scope of clinical practice will extend beyond brachytherapy to include a comprehensive arrayof treatment modalities, such as conventional radiation therapy,stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), proton therapy, photon andproton reirradiation, and total body irradiation (TBI), ensuring the highest standard of individualized, multidisciplinary care forall patients served.

Penn Radiation Oncology is dedicated to a three-part mission of excellence in patient care, basic and translational research, andthe education of residents and students. We are committed to delivering excellence in every area and as such we steadfastlybelieve that "Excellence is Standard."

Penn Radiation Oncology is one of the most comprehensive radiation oncology programs in the world. The outstanding faculty and staff,combined with Penn's extensive collection of advanced technology,gives patients access to nearly every treatment option available for their cancer. The broad range of radiation treatments available include External-Beam Radiation Therapy (Proton Therapy,Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), Intensity-modulatedradiation therapy (IMRT), Photodynamic therapy (PDT), Total bodyirradiation (TBI), Total skin electron beam therapy (TSEBT)), and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Cyber Knife, Edge, Gamma Knife,True Beam), as well as Internal Radiation Therapy (brachytherapy,Mammo Site).

The brachytherapy suite at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is a state-of-the-art, dedicated outpatientfacility specializing in high-dose rate (HDR) treatments forprostate, gynecologic, and head/neck cancers. It features advancedin-room imaging, including BK ultrasound and fluoroscopy, and islocated next to MRI services for precise 3D treatment planning.

With the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania,Penn Radiation Oncology provides patient care at the Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine and fourteencommunity-based sites.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.