Academic Oncologist and Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Team leader, Division of Hematology/Oncology- UT Tyler Department of Medicine

Job Summary

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Tyler is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Medical Oncologist to lead our Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader. This academic role is ideal for an individual with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, innovative research, and leadership within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our breast cancer research portfolio, mentoring junior faculty, and driving clinical excellence within the breast cancer program. This is a full-time position with protected research time, competitive compensation, and robust support for academic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with GI cancers within both outpatient and inpatient settings.

· Design and implement innovative treatment protocols and clinical guidelines to advance gastrointestinal cancer care in the institution.

· Engage in regular tumor boards, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning sessions to ensure best practices in gastrointestinal cancer treatment.

· Develop and lead a clinical research program within GI oncology, with a focus on innovative clinical trials, translational research, and/or health outcomes research.

· Identify, design, and lead clinical trials as principal investigator, with a focus on expanding institutional clinical trial offerings for GI cancer.

· Disseminate research findings through high-impact publications, conference presentations, and community education.

· Serve as a key representative for the GI Cancer Program in institutional and regional cancer care initiatives.

Leadership and Program Development:

· Lead the GI Cancer Program, guiding strategy, clinical initiatives, and programmatic growth.

· Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (including surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology) to advance personalized and integrated care pathways for breast cancer patients.

· Mentor and support junior faculty, fellows, residents and medical students in clinical and research activities, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

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About UT Health East Texas: UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility. In 2024, we also added six Urgent Care clinics to our network. Our team includes nearly 400 employed providers and more than 7,000 team members.

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As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide East Texans with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of providers and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas. With Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry residency programs, we also welcomed our first class of medical students in 2023 in partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

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