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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Medical Oncologist

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Job Description

Classification Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Medical Oncologist

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License or eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate.

Job Description

Medical Oncologist at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine at the University of Florida is seeking applications for a full or part-time medical oncologist for a clinician-researcher track position in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Assistant Professor rank or higher.

This role is open to ABIM board-certified or board-eligible medical oncologists with expertise in solid tumors. The position offers flexibility, allowing the candidate to shape their role within the division based on their specific expertise and interests.

The successful applicant will primarily focus on clinical care but will also be expected to contribute significantly to clinical and translational research, participate in team-based research initiatives, and engage in teaching students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and inpatient settings.

Additionally, the candidate will collaborate in a variety of activities, including subspecialty and multidisciplinary clinics at the UF Health main campus, cancer case and research conferences, and clinical trials. Clinical responsibilities may also include an assignment at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.

A commitment to high-quality patient care, research, and academic excellence is essential.

Faculty in the UF Division of Hematology and Oncology are members of the University of Florida Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), the only NCI-Designated Cancer Institute based at a public university in Florida.

The UFHCI blends comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with members from all 16 colleges at the University of Florida (UF).

UF, ranked #7 among public universities by U.S. News & World Report and #4 by Forbes in 2025, stands as a premier research institution, driving innovation and discovery while delivering exceptional value and academic excellence.

Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research training through support from the UF Health Cancer Institute, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research. The UF Health Cancer Institute Clinical Research Office provides clinical research support.

Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.

Tenure accruing and non-tenure accruing tracks are available. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications

About Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida, (visitgainesville.com

) is a vibrant university city of 140,000, home to the University of Florida. Surrounded by pristine springs, miles of trails, and one of the state’s lushest urban tree canopies, Gainesville blends year-round outdoor living with top-ranked public schools, a thriving arts and music scene, championship athletics, and an affordable cost of living.

Just a short drive from the beaches on both coasts and within two hours of Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Gainesville offers big-city access with small-town charm — all enhanced by Florida’s standout benefit of no state income tax.

Expected Salary: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience. Required Qualifications:

Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and be eligible for a Florida Medical License or eligible for a Medical Faculty Certificate.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at naces.org.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p. m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care for patients with solid tumors and engage in clinical and translational research. Additionally, they will participate in team-based research initiatives and teach students, residents, and fellows in clinical and inpatient settings.

Requirements

Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Medical Oncology and possess or be eligible for a Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate. A commitment to academic excellence and clinical research is essential for this faculty-level position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedOncology median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)141 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Florida71 active644 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings411 in the last 30 days334 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend−1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Oncologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$480k
2
$480k-590k
2
$590k-700k
2
$700k-810k

Annual compensation range

#1

Hematology/Oncology Physician

Quincy Medical Group · Quincy, Illinois

$600k-$800k
#2

RADIATION ONCOLOGIST

Riverside Healthcare · Bourbonnais, Illinois

$96.15-$360.58/hr
#3

Hybrid Hematologist-Oncologist | 10 Days On-Site / Rest Virtual | $550K–$625K | $100k Sign-On

$550k-$625k
#4

Physician-Gynecology Oncology

$506k-$598k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Gainesville, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No state income tax
Professional development resources
Mentorship programs
Research support

Living in Gainesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,618/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Gainesville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.