Description

Faculty Opportunities in a Rapidly Ascending, Innovation-Driven Department

Department of Radiation Oncology

University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center & Case Western Reserve University

Job Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University are seeking interested Radiation Oncology physicians to apply for 1 of 4 newly created positions, including the Vice Chair of Research, Director of Brachytherapy, and two additional clinical faculty positions that can range from pure clinical down to 50% academic protected time based on candidate qualifications and interests.  

Why This Moment Matters

The Department of Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University is experiencing one of the most exciting growth trajectories in academic radiation oncology in North America. Over the past five years, we have nearly doubled clinical volume, expanded aggressively across Northeast Ohio, and made transformative investments in technology, people, research infrastructure, and culture.

This is not incremental growth.
This is intentional reinvention.

With continued institutional commitment, national visibility, and a culture that prizes innovation and collaboration, we are actively recruiting four new faculty members to join us now—each with the opportunity to shape the future of our department at a defining moment.

A Culture Built for People, Not Just Productivity

Our department has made a deliberate choice to value people holistically.

• A compensation model that recognizes impact, leadership, innovation, and academic contribution—not just wRVUs
• Genuine flexibility in clinical vs. academic effort, tailored to individual strengths
• A collaborative, team-first culture that rejects silos and status quo thinking

This is a department where growth is shared, leadership is developed, and excellence is expected—but supported.

A Department on the Rise

• NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• 23-hospital integrated system with 9 radiation oncology sites (>4500 new patients starts/year)
• >$85M in capital investment since 2021 supporting:
  • New and replacement linear accelerators
  • Network expansion
  • First-in-North-America technologies
• Multiple dedicated research machines, including low-field MRI in partnership with Siemens, Akesis Galexy RTi, and Varian research LINACs.
• Comprehensive technology:
  • Dedicated brachytherapy suite
  • Online adaptive radiotherapy with Varian Ethos
  • High volume brain and spine SBRT/SRS program
  • Proton therapy
• One of the nation’s leading Phase I clinical trial programs
• #1 nationally among LAPS sites for NRG Oncology accrual numerous times in the past 5 years
• We are also a national leader in AI, leveraging it to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and clinician experience—not as a buzzword, but as a deeply embedded operational reality.
   

Current Faculty Opportunities

Vice Chair of Research

This leadership role is central to our next phase of scientific growth.

Opportunity:
The Vice Chair of Research will build and lead a high-impact, cross-disciplinary research ecosystem, working closely with clinical leaders, discovery scientists, regulatory teams, and operations. This role is ideal for a researcher who is primarily involved in basic or translational research with involvement in clinical trials who thrives in an ambitious environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Shape and execute the department’s research strategy
• Mentor faculty and trainees in experimental research and precision oncology
• Foster internal and external collaborations across genomics, AI, imaging, and therapeutics
• Drive grant funding, innovation, and scientific rigor at scale

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Radiation Oncology
• Minimum of 3 years post-training experience
• Demonstrated success in research (at least one NIH R01 or the equivalent as PI or mPI)

Director of Brachytherapy & Gynecologic Radiation Oncology

This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a flagship brachytherapy and gynecologic oncology program within a rapidly expanding system.

Opportunity:
The Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership, ensuring world-class patient care while advancing innovation, safety, education, and program growth across the enterprise.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and evolve the brachytherapy and GYN radiation oncology service line at both the department and Cancer Center level
• Set clinical standards and drive quality and safety initiatives
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners
• Teach, mentor, and contribute to research aligned with your interests

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Radiation Oncology
• Demonstrated expertise in gynecologic HDR brachytherapy
• Strong communication and team-building skills

Two Faculty Positions (50–100% Clinical, Flexible Academic Focus)

We are also recruiting for two team-oriented faculty members whose role can be customized based on career goals—ranging from purely clinical to up to 50% protected academic time. 

Opportunity:
This role is ideal for individuals interested in:

• Clinical radiation oncology
  • We are expanding especially in CNS, head and neck, thoracic, and GU/prostate
• Academic involvement will be tailored to applicant’s goals

Qualifications:

• Board eligible (if <2 years from residency) or board certified (≥2 years post-training)
• Commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous improvement

All of the applicants should be patient-centered, desire a team-based approach, strive for positive culture, and want to continue our transformation and not be content with the status quo.

To learn more about each of these opportunities please contact:

Lauren Allyn

216-286-4144

Lauren.Allyn@uhhospitals.org