Heersink School of Medicine--Surgery-Surgical Oncology Surgeon; Melanoma​/Sarcoma

Position Overview

The University of Alabama Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Surgery is recruiting faculty candidates for a tenure track or non‑tenure track appointment in the Division of Surgical Oncology. The successful candidate will be a fellowship‑trained surgical oncologist with a clinic focus on skin and soft‑tissue malignancies, including melanoma and sarcoma.

The Division of Surgical Oncology works collaboratively with the Department of Radiation Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Genetics, and Dermatology to provide high‑quality, innovative, multidisciplinary cancer care. The Department of Surgery comprises over 150 faculty and 400 residents, fellows and staff across nine divisions, and the University Hospital is the third‑largest public hospital in the U.S. We have substantial research funding, including an NIH/NCI T32, NIDDK T35 and NCI R25 grants.

• Provide personalized, comprehensive clinical care for patients with benign and malignant skin and soft‑tissue tumors.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within and outside the Department of Surgery.
• Conduct clinical and translational research on skin and soft‑tissue malignancies.
• Educate residents, fellows, and health‑professionals in surgical oncology.
• Contribute to the tripartite mission of UAB—clinical, research, and education—and report to the Division Director of Surgical Oncology and the Department Chair.

• Fellowship‑trained surgical oncologist specialized in skin and soft‑tissue malignancies.
• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD with a strong track record in research, teaching, and/or service.
• Substantial professional experience and leadership in the field.
• Evidence of ability to develop and maintain NIH or other extramural research grants.

UAB offers a supportive environment for faculty development, extensive research funding, and a collaborative academic culture. Successful applicants will benefit from opportunities for faculty advancement and access to cutting‑edge clinical programs.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other protected classes. The university prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates, in accordance with Title IX. Selected candidates will undergo a pre‑employment background investigation.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV and letter of interest. For more information, contact the Division Director of Surgical Oncology.