Breast Medical Oncologist

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor (CHS)

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine at The University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is recruiting an exceptional medical oncologist, with a breast cancer research focus, to join our faculty in the Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care. This is an opportunity for an academic clinician, on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track or Clinician Teacher (CT) track to provide patient care and do scholarly work on the mechanisms underlying the development and treatment of breast cancers. Health services or clinical trial research is desired, and priority areas include genomics, precision medicine and cancer therapeutics. Interest in cellular therapy is also considered. This clinician will be active in the multi- disciplinary breast oncology program.

We are ideally seeking an experienced breast cancer researcher with an interest in leading our team of investigators in multi-investigator research projects. The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center Breast Cancer research team is actively engaged in improving breast cancer outcomes through translational science. This multidisciplinary research extends across campus including the schools of Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine and engages breast cancer advocates. Horizontal collaborations include those across Wisconsin, through the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, national oncology cooperative groups and industry partners.

Informatics Leadership Opportunity: Qualified oncology candidates with an interest in healthcare informatics may be considered for an additional leadership role within UW Health Medical Informatics. Protected informatics effort may be available based on organizational needs and candidate qualifications. Areas of focus may include clinical and applied informatics, research informatics, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled care transformation. Informatics responsibilities and associated FTE, if applicable, would be determined through a separate discussion during the recruitment process.

• This position is full or part time, 80%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• 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 every four years.

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

Key Job Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient clinic attending services at UW Health locations in Madison and at additional sites in the region. Responsibilities will also include providing clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as clinical research endeavors. Responsibilities of the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track candidate will include:

60-65% direct patient care at UW Health approved locations, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending.

35-40% academic time for research activities and/or for educational and other scholarly activities, which includes pro-actively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.

Opportunities exist for pursuit of clinical research in candidate's area/s of interest. The candidate will lead dedicated disease-specific research staff and have access to substantial programmatic research funds.

Department

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care

The Division of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care at UW-Madison includes more than 60 faculty, over 40 Advanced Practice Providers, and 19 Fellows. The division's faculty leads cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research programs. This research encompasses cancer biology, cancer prevention, screening and treatment, as well as survivorship and palliative care for patients impacted by solid tumors, benign and malignant hematologic conditions and those requiring stem cell transplant or cellular therapies.

Clinical research is conducted in the UWCCC by 18 multi-disciplinary Disease Oriented Teams and is supported by the UWCCC Clinical Research Office. Over 170 UWCCC investigators regularly enroll patients to therapeutic intervention trials at our two UWCCC clinical sites. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure independent funding to continue/develop their research.

The candidate will have also access to many shared resources and opportunities to collaborate with basic, translational and clinical researchers at the NCI-designated UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC), the VA Hospital and throughout the UW-Madison campus. Administrative duties including e-Consults, committees and community service may be added as appropriate to the interests of the successful candidate.

UW is a member of the NCCN, ECOG-ACRIN, Alliance, BigTen Cancer Research Consortium, Wisconsin Oncology Network (WON) and Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology (WAHO).

The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capitol city with a population of over 275,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Compensation

Negotiable, 12 months

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

Board certification or board eligibility in Hematology/Medical Oncology or Medical Oncology from an accredited fellowship training program is required by the appointment start date.

• American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Certification required.
• Candidate is required to have a Wisconsin medical license by the appointment start date.

Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges by the appointment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.

For an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor rank on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track or Clinician Teacher (CT) 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 Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track or Clinician Teacher (CT) track.

Clinical and research responsibilities with interest in breast medical oncology.

Experience in clinical trials or translational research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, extramural funding, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and high potential to obtain extramural funding. Through these efforts, the ability to enhance national recognition for our division and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent is required

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The deadline for assuring full consideration is February 21, 2026, however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Please use the online UW Job Application system to submit a current CV and a cover letter that indicates the following details:

Your interest in joining the University of Wisconsin-Madisons’ Department of Medicine as a medical oncologist, academic physician or clinician with a focus on breast cancer.

For consideration for the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track, your qualifications and experience in clinical or translational research, with a track record of successful publications in peer-reviewed journals, strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in teaching and high potential to maintain and obtain research funding.

Your area(s) of clinical and research interest in breast cancer.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i. e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and