Associate Professor - Medical Physicist

Closing Date: 02/08/2026

Type of Position: Faculty – Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

The Medical Physicist for Proton Therapy provides comprehensive medical physics, dosimetry, engineering, and informatics support within the Department of Radiation Oncology for the Proton Center of Arkansas. This position supports the priorities of the department and the Cancer Service Line while advancing the mission of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. The physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of proton radiation therapy through active participation in clinical operations, quality assurance, and program development.

The physicist provides daily clinical physics coverage for proton treatments and works closely with physicians, dosimetrists, and therapists in all aspects of treatment planning, dose calculation, and image guidance. In addition, the role encompasses the commissioning, calibration, quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) measurements, patient dosimetry, and new procedure development. The physicist provides consultation services to the physician staff on medical physics issues.

The Medical Physicist ensures and maintains compliance with applicable state and federal radiation regulations and participates in the continuous quality improvement initiatives. This position supports the Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Service Line, and Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.

• Ph.D. required.
• Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited residency program.
• Experience with proton therapy is preferred, though not required.
• Experience with proton therapy and the Ray Station treatment planning system is a plus.

• Meet the priorities of the department and the Cancer Service Line.
• Help develop and implement departmental standards for physics, dosimetry, engineering, and informatics in accordance with accrediting regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact.

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