Rochester, NY – University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and NCI-Designated Wilmot Cancer Institute (Wilmot) seek a nationally recognized Radiation Oncology leader with a record of significant contributions in academic medicine to serve as its next Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology. This clinician scientist will lead the Department in its mission to deliver an unrelenting focus on patients; create new knowledge through innovative research; provide extraordinary multidisciplinary oncology care; and develop future clinicians, scholars, and leaders across a broad range of specialized expertise.
URMC and UR Medicine (the clinical enterprise) form the centerpiece of the University’s medical research, teaching, patient care, and community missions. URMC has an integrated administrative structure, budget, and strategic plan. As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, URMC ranks among the top quarter of U.S. medical centers in federal research funding, has an overall budget of approximately $6 billion, and houses the flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital – an 886-bed quaternary care facility. In addition, the growing UR Medicine enterprise now includes seven additional community hospitals.
In March of 2025, the NCI named Wilmot as the nation’s 73rd designated cancer center. Wilmot provides best-in-class cancer treatment and care to a catchment area of approximately three million people in New York State. The cancer institute conducts pivotal research with the goal of preventing and conquering cancer through innovations in science, patient care, education, and community outreach. Wilmot features an 87-bed flagship cancer center, 13 outpatient locations, and one of the state’s largest blood and marrow transplant programs. Wilmot's over 700 oncology physicians and nurses see more than 7,000 new cancer patients each year. In 2024, Wilmot researchers earned more than $30.9 million in cancer funding, $25.8 million in peer reviewed funding and over $14 million in NCI funding.
This exciting Department Chair leadership role will report directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and have a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Wilmot Cancer Institute Director. With a history for leading-edge research, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to its communities, the Department of Radiation Oncology has a storied legacy of excellence. The Department's 40 faculty members and 156 staff members provide access and high-quality care across 8 facilities in the region. With nimble clinical operations and standardization across these sites, the Department has successfully expanded to support a growing patient demand and serve as the regional leader. Wilmot's NCI Designation provides new opportunities for the Department to grow in cancer research, access to clinical trials, and care as the Institute embarks on a new chapter for growth. The Department is home to one of the longest standing and well-respected Radiation Oncology Residency training programs in the country as well as a Medical Physics Residency and a newly developed Master of Science in Medical Physics training program.
The successful Chair candidate will be a nationally recognized clinician scientist and leader in Radiation Oncology. They will have a successful record of achievement in research, clinical work, mentorship, and community engagement. The Chair will develop a vision to connect the Department with the Cancer Institute and strategic goals of UR Medicine while possessing the talent to effectively inspire, mentor, and lead physicians and researchers. This leader will embrace the values of inclusion and belonging, quality, and financial sustainability while ensuring the wellness of faculty, staff, and trainees. Candidates must possess an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in addition to current board certification in a field of radiation oncology within the department’s scope and qualifications for appointment to Associate Professor or higher at the University of Rochester.
For confidential nominations or expressions of interest, please contact Vinny Gossain, Holly Nandan, or Alana Penley through the office of Alana Penley via [email protected].
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The pay range for this position is $800,000 – $1,025,000. The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.