Description 

The Department of Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine & Life Sciences at the University of Toledo invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor (or higher rank if appropriate) position in Medical Physics.  The mission of The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS) is to improve health in the communities and region we serve. We do this by educating excellent clinicians and scientists, by providing patient centered and high-quality care, and by producing nationally recognized research in focused areas. The University of Toledo values professionalism, service, collaboration, discovery, and diversity.  Women and those Underrepresented in Medicine are especially encouraged to apply. 

All Medical Physics faculty in the Department are committed to working with our clinicians to help deliver the highest level of patient care as befitting an academic medical center. At our academic institution, this commitment is married with the desire to advance the field of medical physics and radiation therapy through research and teaching.  Medical physics faculty will oversee all aspects of the quality assurance procedures for the department, teach, and supervise medical physics residents, and students in our CAMPEP-accredited residency and graduate programs.  

The new faculty member will be given protected time of no less than one day per week for research, scholarly activities, and the pursuit of academic promotion and tenure.  Clinical responsibilities will be shared with other medical physicists, and not be excessively burdensome.  All faculty at U. Toledo are committed to engaging in teaching, research, and service.  We have strong, nationally-recognized and CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics MS, PhD, and residency programs. Students and residents are an integral part of our Department, and receive practical training in a large open office space with private faculty and staff offices located adjacent.  There is daily close interaction with clinical faculty and staff, with frequent team-building events. Faculty are active in the community through SDAMPP, ASTRO, AAPM, AAMC local chapters, and the ABR.  New faculty would be encouraged to participate at a national level whilst also providing input into our clinical processes and helping us to improve in the education of students and residents.

 Department 

The Department of Radiation Oncology, a part of the Dana Cancer Center, located on the Health Science campus of the University of Toledo. The campus is dominated by the medical school which recruits 175 enthusiastic learners into each class. Under the leadership of Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic, our Department offers an excellent environment to support junior faculty and foster collaboration and academic endeavors.   We offer robust pathways for faculty development and academic promotion. Our vision is to grow our Department by expanding our research program, clinical services, and encouraging collaborations. 

The equipment offered at the Dana Cancer includes a Varian Truebeam, Varian Edge, Philips PET-CT Sim, RayStation, ARIA, MIM, SNC PerFraction, and a wide selection of quality assurance software and hardware. 

The City of Toledo 

Being the fourth largest metropolitan area in Ohio, Toledo offers a bevy of cultural immersions and events. The city has award-winning metro parks, a nationally recognized public Zoo, a wonderful symphony, opera, ballet, and a world-class art museum. There are numerous cultural festivals and events throughout the year. The triple-A Detroit Tigers affiliate, The Toledo Mud Hens, play downtown at Fifth Third Field, named the best minor league stadium by Newsweek magazine. The downtown arena hosts a professional hockey team, Toledo Walleyes, and welcomes numerous musical acts throughout the year. A recent resurgence in the downtown area has brought an influx in new restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Similarly, the upscale suburbs, where many faculty choose to live, have some of the best school districts in the state, and quaint downtown areas. 

The headquarters of several Fortune 500 companies are located in Toledo. These and other national companies often partner with U. Toledo, offering students and faculty opportunities for research collaboration, internships and employment. With the region's affordable cost of living, short commutes, and diverse neighborhoods, you can enjoy a superb quality of life in a vibrant metropolitan area.   Toledo also benefits from the immediate proximity of one of the 5 great lakes, while boasting median home costs less than a third of the national average.

Qualifications 

The minimum requirements for this faculty appointment include having a PhD or other terminal degree and be ABR eligible. The ideal candidate will have graduated from a CAMPEP accredited graduate program and have either completed a CAMPEP accredited residency or be a diplomate of the ABR in Therapeutic Medical Physics.  Compensation is competitive based on AAPM salary survey data and is complemented by a competitive benefits package including tuition support for dependents and generous state teacher retirement plans. 

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.   Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter describing specific clinical and academic work experience to our program coordinator and administrative assistant, Ms. Shelby Clauson (shelby.clauson@utoledo.edu). 

About The University of Toledo

The radiation oncology department, located in the Dana Cancer of the University of Toledo, houses an academic medical physics division of 3 medical physics faculty. We are proud of our strong CAMPEP-accredited graduate programs and residency. We are excited to be in the process of adding a radiation therapy undergraduate degree program that will prepare radiation therapists. The University of Toledo is the primary provider of academic medicine, research and education for northwest Ohio.

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