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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)141 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Oncology listings in Florida | 71 active | 644 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed |
| New Oncology listings | 411 in the last 30 days | 334 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend | −1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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