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Job description
Position Overview
The Department of Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship‑trained surgical oncologist to join the team as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery. The role will be based primarily at the main campus in Loma Linda, with a portion of service performed in Apple Valley, CA. Candidates will work collaboratively with the Division Chief and other faculty members across the university’s academic cancer program and affiliated community cancer centers.
Responsibilities
• Manage patients with a wide variety of complex general surgical oncology conditions through definitive surgical treatment, including gastrointestinal, endocrine, and hepatopancreatobiliary resections such as the Whipple procedure.
• Utilize nine robotic platforms (dual‑V and da Vinci Xi) for surgical procedures and support multidisciplinary care with Advanced Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and peritoneal surface malignancy programs.
• Conduct clinical research, participate in clinical trials, and contribute to the division’s research agenda.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows through teaching, mentorship, and oversight of the ACGME‑accredited Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship and international surgical oncology fellowship programs.
• Engage in community outreach and global surgical training initiatives, including formal teaching of international candidates to address surgical oncology workforce deficiencies in low‑ and middle‑income countries.
Qualifications
• Fellowship training in general surgical oncology.
• Current board certification and state licensure in surgery.
• Demonstrated commitment to research and education with a record of faculty or clinical publication preferred.
• Ability to travel and provide service at a distance of 48 miles from the main campus.
Benefits & Compensation
Base compensation range is $325,000 – $428,000, adjusted based on experience and faculty rank. Variable compensation and productivity incentives are not included in this range and are addressed during the recruitment process.
Generous retirement contribution
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Competitive vacation and sick days
CME days and research funds
Relocation assistance when applicable
Paid malpractice and life insurance
Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
About the area
Loma Linda, positioned in the Inland Empire of Southern California, offers a small‑town feel with ample outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and strong public and private school systems. The region is recognized as a Blue Zone for its emphasis on health and wellness.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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Worksite address
loma linda, CA, 92354, US
Who can apply
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