Chair, Department Of Radiation Oncology

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Job description

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $800,000 – $1,025,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.
Application Window
Open date: February 19, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Chair serves as the strategic, academic, and administrative leader for the Department of Radiation Oncology, charged with guiding its overall direction and growth. This individual will be responsible for cultivating and strengthening key relationships across the UC Davis School of Medicine, health system, and the Cancer Center, while providing strategic vision for the department’s research and educational programs. Working in close collaboration with the Cancer Center Director and other health system leadership, the Chair will advance and expand the clinical enterprise and foster a strong sense of community that supports faculty, staff, students, and residents alike. In alignment with the School of Medicine’s research mission and other goals set forth by the Dean, the Chair will expand opportunities for research with other disciplines and affiliated partners and promote scholarly activity. A deep appreciation for the collective good of UC Davis and the interconnected nature of a matrixed organization will be essential. The Chair will also continue to enhance the Department’s highly regarded medical and physics residency programs.

Equally important, the Chair will ensure that research, education, clinical care, and community outreach are integrated to sustain a thriving, high-quality academic practice. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader to shape the long-term vision of a department with a distinguished tradition of delivering patient-centered care. By mentoring faculty and trainees and fostering an inclusive environment, the Chair will position the Department of Radiation Oncology to make a lasting impact on the UC Davis patient population and advance the field of radiation oncology on a national and international level.

The incoming Chair will be responsible for:

  • Articulating and advancing a cohesive vision and operational roadmap that strengthens efficiency, elevates service quality, and encourages innovation across the Department. Working closely with the SOM and health system leaders, this individual will update and implement a strategic plan that aligns with broader institutional priorities.
  • Serving as a visible advocate and ambassador for the Department within UC Davis, throughout the region, and on national platforms.
  • Driving the expansion and integration of top-tier clinical services offered by the Department.
  • Motivating and supporting faculty, staff, and trainees with a strong emphasis on professional growth and the recruitment of outstanding talent.
  • Overseeing the Department’s research enterprise while mentoring investigators and promoting collaboration across disciplines.
  • Ensuring rigorous performance and quality oversight for all clinical providers, fostering a culture rooted in trust, transparency, and accountability, and striving for excellence in clinical outcomes.
  • Upholding the highest standards in the Department’s educational programs and those it supports across the institution.
  • Building and strengthening strategic partnerships across the SOM, UC Davis Health, and the wider community to align clinical and research initiatives with institutional goals.
  • Managing departmental finances and long-term sustainability through responsible budgeting and resource stewardship.

Expectations and responsibilities as an Academic Senate faculty member include:

  • Clinical service in the area of specialty, as applicable.
  • Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
  • Conduct bench/clinical/translational research leading to peer-reviewed publication.
  • University and professional service.

Further expectations are determined by faculty series.
To see the full position description and to apply visit: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07488

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

  • M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degrees from an accredited institution.
  • ACGME accredited residency training in Radiation Oncology, or equivalent, and current American Board certification, or equivalent.
  • Eligibility for licensure in California.
  • Possess academic credentials and accomplishments for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at UC Davis School of Medicine.

Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

  • Progressive leadership experience in a department or division of radiation oncology in an academic medical center environment.
  • A national reputation in the field and a distinguished record of scholarly activity.
  • Track record as a respected leader with strong business acumen and the ability to grow a department, make sound fiduciary decisions, measure and improve productivity and outcomes, develop others, work collaboratively and take appropriate business risks to achieve goals.
  • Excellence in teaching, and a track record of developing the careers of faculty, staff and students.
  • Proven ability to build productive teams and collaborate across departmental and institutional lines.
  • Demonstrated success advancing and managing a diverse workforce, including an outstanding track record of recruitment and development of faculty and trainees; one who leverages a national reputation to attract the highest level of talent.
  • A skilled negotiator who can advocate for resources and support for their team and Department in alignment with goals and objectives of a broader organization.
  • A visionary and transformational leader who can ideate and communicate a plan for the future and drive a group towards a set of goals over time.
  • A mentor who can help individuals grow towards their strengths and interests and create synergies within a group to grow collectively.
  • A competent businessperson with a grounding in financial principles who can deliver on ambitious goals in fast-changing environments.
  • A calculated risk-taker who can lead effective change with sensitivity to its potential impact on the Department, its culture, and individual faculty and staff members.
  • An enthusiastic and positive leader who is accessible and visible to faculty and staff and can act as a model for behavior and work ethic for those they lead.
  • An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to facilitate communication in all settings and methods of communication.

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, “Authorization to Release Information” into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state for federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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Job location

Sacramento, CA

Job ID: JPF07488

UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

How to apply

Document requirements

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Authorization to Release Information Form – This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

  • 5 required (contact information only)
References will only be contacted regarding those candidates who advance to final consideration for the position and will not be reviewed unless needed. Candidates will be notified prior to the university initiating reference contact.

Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07488

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