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Radiation Oncologist

OncologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary

The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders—including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals—while conducting innovative research that drives progress in cancer treatment. Our team is equally devoted to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by cancer.

The Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public seeking a radiation oncologist for a clinical health sciences-track (non-tenure) faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level for a clinical practice that will be provided at University Hospital, Eastpark Medical Center and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital. Areas of clinical focus may include breast cancer, genitourinary malignancies, and/or tumors of the central nervous system. Approximately 50% of clinical activity will be provided at the VA Hospital in Madison (physically connected to University Hospital). Protected time and support will be afforded for academic activities that may include clinical and translational research and education/mentorship of residents and students.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the following titles: Assistant Professor CHS, Associate Professor CHS, and Professor CHS. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Key Job Responsibilities

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health, Radiation Medicine

The Department of Radiation Medicine (DRM) at the University of Wisconsin is dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We are committed to training the next generation of leaders—including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapy professionals—while conducting innovative research that drives progress in cancer treatment. Our team is equally devoted to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals affected by cancer.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 month

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)

Required Qualifications

Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology and Board certification (or expected within 2 years of hiring).

  • MD - Physician - State Licensure
  • Applicants must be able to obtain licensure in Wisconsin without restriction.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-residency clinical experience valuable but not mandatory.

For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education

M. D. or M. D./Ph. D. - Required

How to Apply

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Contact Information

Kirsten Gragg, kgragg@wisc.edu., 608-265-3357

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Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e. g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Key Responsibilities

The radiation oncologist will provide clinical care for patients with various malignancies at multiple hospital locations. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical students, residents, and fellows while participating in administrative and scholarly activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed residency training in Radiation Oncology and possess or be eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure. Board certification is required or expected within two years of hiring.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Breast cancer treatmentCentral nervous system tumorsMedical education

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 38% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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$591k
1
$625k
2
$645k-680k
1
$700k

Annual compensation range

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#2

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$650k–$675k
#3

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starting at $500,000+
#4

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Universities of Wisconsin

Higher Education
Madison, Wisconsin
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits