Description
Position Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, invites applications for open-rank clinical faculty positions with academic expertise in thoracic radiation oncology, gastrointestinal radiation oncology, and/or SRS/SBRT. Faculty will provide high-quality clinical services at the Mays Cancer Center—an NCI-Designated Cancer Center and one of only four in Texas—using traditional external-beam treatments and advanced modalities such as SRS/SBRT, brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals. Responsibilities may include teaching of medical students and residents; participation in protocol development and clinical trials; engagement in clinical, translational, and/or basic research. Faculty rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Department Composition & Facilities
The ACR accredited department comprises three integrated divisions—Clinical Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, and Radiobiology—with 20 total faculty supported by expert dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, APPs and research staff. Operations span roughly 36K sq ft of dedicated clinical and research space and are complemented by a brand-new 144 bed dedicated Multi-Specialty Research Hospital designed to support complex multidisciplinary care and seamless clinical–research integration.
Education & Training Programs
Our education ecosystem includes an ACGME accredited radiation oncology medical residency program, a CAMPEP accredited graduate medical physics education program (PhD and DMP tracks), a CAMPEP accredited Medical Physics residency program, and a JRCERT accredited medical dosimetry program with faculty actively involved in curriculum design, didactics, mentorship, and scholarly development across all levels of training.
Research Environment
The department sustains a robust, NIH-funded portfolio across clinical, translational, and basic radiation sciences, with access to campus-wide cores in genomics, imaging, proteomics, and biostatistics, strong team-science collaborations across UT Health San Antonio and the Mays Cancer Center, and institutional support for pilot funding, grant development, research staff integration, and appropriately tailored protected time.
Clinical Focus & Responsibilities
Current hiring priorities include thoracic and gastrointestinal disease sites and SRS/SBRT, with responsibilities that encompass multidisciplinary patient care, participation in disease-site tumor boards, protocol development and clinical trials leadership, education of trainees, and scholarly productivity appropriate to rank.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MD/DO (or equivalent), be board-eligible or board-certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology, and demonstrate excellence in patient care, teaching, and/or academic collaboration; preferred qualifications include leadership in disease-site programs, experience with clinical trials and outcomes/implementation science, physics–biology collaborations, or the development of SRS/SBRT and other advanced radiation programs.
Why UT Health San Antonio & San Antonio
Mays Cancer Center’s NCI designation, diverse and growing patient population, and 40-year tradition of excellence create exceptional opportunities for clinical impact and academic growth. San Antonio, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities, offers an affordable, vibrant quality of life with a rich cultural fabric. Residents and visitors enjoy the famed River Walk, the Pearl District’s dining and markets, and the UNESCO-designated San Antonio Missions, along with museums, performing arts, and year-round festivals underscoring its momentum and diversity. The city’s growth fuels a dynamic food scene and innovation ecosystem, with easy access to the Texas Hill Country for hiking, cycling, and wineries.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
