About this opportunity
University of Nebraska Medical Center lists this Academic Radiation Oncologist/Faculty Rank DOQ opportunity in omaha, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Academic Radiation Oncologist/Faculty Rank DOQ
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Requisition Number: 2026 - 061
Department
Business Unit(College/Institute)
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule
Work Schedule Monday-Friday
Requisition Category
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title
Requisition Title Academic Radiation Oncologist/Faculty Rank DOQ
Job Title/Academic Rank
Job Title/Academic Rank Academic Radiation Oncologist/Faculty Rank DOQ
Additional Requisition Title
Additional Requisition Title NA
Appointment Type
Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date
Job Requisition Begin Date 02/09/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary
Academic Radiation Oncologist – Head & Neck Oncology
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Department of Radiation Oncology at the NCI-designated Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in partnership with Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Radiation Oncologist with a primary clinical focus in Head and Neck Oncology with a negotiable secondary focus. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic academic department.
Position Highlights
On-site Mevion upright proton therapy opening in Spring 2027
Active participation in disease specific multidisciplinary tumor boards
Teaching opportunities within fully accredited medical and medical physics residency programs
Emphasis on work-life balance with favorable call schedules
Potential for protected time for research and academic development
Access to growing opportunities for grant funding
Research startup funding is negotiable
Supportive culture that values respect, collaboration, and professional growth
Opportunity for variable compensation
Dual employment with generous compensation package including relocation assistance.
We offer access to state-of-the-art treatment facilities, advanced radiation therapy technologies, and robust support from a highly skilled team of physicists and dosimetrists.
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center—Nebraska’s only NCI-designated cancer center with locations in the Omaha metropolitan area and Kearney Nebraska serving as the hub for our clinical, research, and education activities. Our expanding department includes twelve physicians, eleven physicists, and research faculty and research staff. We will have the only proton therapy capability in the state of Nebraska and the region. This includes Flash research capability.
We welcome applications from both experienced clinicians and recent graduates. The successful candidate must hold an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) and be board certified or board eligible in Radiation Oncology. Academic rank is consistent with qualifications.
Join Us:
Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for leadership, innovation, and career advancement.
Specific questions may be directed at:
Charles Enke, MD, FASTRO , FACR
Professor & Chair
Department of Radiation Oncology
Applicants must have a MD or DO degree with completion or near completion of a residency in ACGME accredited Radiation Oncology.
Supplemental Qualifications
Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals and success in extramural funding.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements
WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving
Driving Occasionally
Kneeling
Kneeling Occasionally
Reaching
Reaching Occasionally
Sitting Up to 2 hours
Standing
Standing Up to 2 hours
Squatting Occasionally
Walking
Walking 2-5 hours
EXPOSURES
Atmospheric
Atmospheric Yes
Blood/body fluids
Blood/body fluids Yes
Chemical hazards
Chemical hazards Yes
Working on or around moving machinery
Working on or around moving machinery No
Electrical current
Electrical current Yes
Noise No
Changes of temperature/humidity
Changes of temperature/humidity Yes
Wear PPE
Wear PPE Yes
Work with laboratory animals
Work with laboratory animals No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools
Operating hand/power tools No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain
This position is within the Radiation Oncology department, which uses radiation for patient treatment/care. Exposure to patients and some radiological chemicals can occur. Safeguards are in place for all of the items indicated above.
Hand/Wrists
Fine Manipulation
Fine Manipulation Both
Repetitive Motion
Repetitive Motion Both
Grasping
Grasping Both
If you selected any area above, please explain
Working with patients, computers, and performing procedures is routine for this position.
Addtional
Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.
Required Documents
C.V.
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Other Doc
Requisition Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a MD/DO?Yes
No
* Have you completed, or are near completion of a residency in ACGME accredited radiation oncology?yes
no
* Are you board certified or board eligible in the are identified in this posting? Are you eligible to practice in Nebraska?Yes
No
* Do you have experience in 3D-CRT, IMRT, SABR, SRS, and HDR?yes
no
* How did you hear about this position?Careerlink
Employee Referral
HERC
Indeed
Job Fair
Lincoln Journal Star
Omaha World Herald
UNMC Job Site
NEWorks
Handshake
Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.(Open Ended Question)
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Worksite address
omaha, NE, 68197, US
Who can apply
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