Assistant, Associate or Professor for Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Oncology

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky NCI-designated Comprehensive Markey Cancer Center is seeking exceptional Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor candidates for tenure‑track regular title series positions focusing on individuals who lead independent research programs in cancer survivorship and/or supportive oncology. Survivorship research spanning the continuum from diagnosis to end of life is welcome. Multiple hires are expected. An attractive startup package, premium contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Markey Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Program is experiencing significant growth within cancer survivorship, catalyzed by a new survivorship research initiative that bolsters research infrastructure and fosters clinical and community partnerships. Researchers with expertise in dissemination and implementation science, cancer care delivery, and/or health equity are especially of interest. Leadership opportunities within the Markey Cancer Center may be available depending on candidate interests and experience.

Qualified candidates will have an active research portfolio of extramurally funded, rigorous and innovative research in cancer survivorship, or demonstrate strong potential to obtain extramural funds. They should exhibit a commitment to mentoring undergraduate, graduate, post‑doctoral, junior faculty, and clinician scientists commensurate with rank, and demonstrate a desire and ability to collaborate across disciplines. The ideal candidate will help further the intellectual excellence and impact of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program.

At Markey Cancer Center, we believe communities fuel intellectual curiosity and innovation critical to achieving a cancer‑free tomorrow. Our commitment extends to recruiting and retaining supportive faculty needed to serve our catchment area and reduce cancer burden for all.

As Markey Cancer Center is a university‑based matrix cancer center, faculty hired into this position will hold an academic appointment in the department most aligned with their discipline, which may include the College of Medicine, College of Public Health, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health Sciences, or College of Nursing; all are contiguous in Lexington.

Lexington, KY – a city of more than 320,000 residents, high quality of life, affordability, and a well‑educated population.

• Lead independent research programs in cancer survivorship and/or supportive oncology.
• Secure and manage extramural funding for research projects.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, post‑doctoral, junior faculty, and clinician scientists.
• Collaborate across disciplines within the university and with community partners.
• Contribute to the intellectual excellence of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program.
• Pursue leadership opportunities within the Markey Cancer Center as appropriate.

• PhD or equivalent in a related field.
• Research interests include cancer prevention and control, cancer survivorship, and supportive oncology.
• Active research portfolio of extramurally funded, rigorous and innovative work in cancer survivorship, or strong potential to obtain such funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and collaborative research.

To be considered, fully complete the online application. Upload a cover letter describing research interests and future plans, a current CV, and three separate letters of recommendation as Specific Requests 1, 2, and 3. Applications will be reviewed by a faculty search committee; competitive candidates will receive an invitation for interview. The job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky follows federal and state statutes and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check or drug screen.