UNIV - Open Rank - Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon - Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)

Summary: The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates from either an Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training background are encouraged to apply, provided they have advanced fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology. Entity Information Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Faculty Cost Center CC000995 COM OTO Head & Neck Oncology CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description: The successful candidate will be primarily based within the Division of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery candidate would be recruited as a joint faculty hire between the departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, while maintaining their primary clinical practice within the Head and Neck Division. The selected candidate will provide multidisciplinary clinical care to patients with head and neck cancer at MUSC and the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Primary clinical responsibilities will include the surgical management of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including extirpative surgery and, depending on the candidate’s training and expertise, reconstructive surgery. The successful candidate will participate in a comprehensive multidisciplinary head and neck cancer program and collaborate closely with colleagues in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Pathology, Radiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and other disciplines involved in the care and rehabilitation of patients with head and neck cancer. The candidate will also contribute to the academic mission of MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center through clinical excellence, teaching, scholarship, and innovation. Responsibilities will include the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees in the clinic and operating room.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates must possess either: An MD or equivalent degree and have completed an accredited Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency program; A DDS, DMD, or equivalent degree and have completed an accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency program. Candidates must have completed, or be completing, advanced fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in their respective specialty and eligible for appropriate licensure and clinical practice in South Carolina. MUSC and the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center provide an outstanding, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment for high-quality clinical care, education, and research. The Head and Neck Tumor Center at MUSC is one of the largest programs in the United States devoted to the care of patients with head and neck cancer. The program is based within the Wellin Head and Neck Clinic and works closely with Hollings Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina. The MUSC Head and Neck Tumor Center is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive, and innovative care to patients and their families. Its faculty have strong national and international records of clinical leadership, research, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.