Chair of Medicine and Oncology

Chair of Medicine and Oncology

Company/Institution:The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Location:Rio Grande Valley, TX, USA

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July 17, 2026

July 17-August 17, 2026

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine and Oncology. This leader will set the department’s strategic vision, guide faculty development, and oversee all academic, clinical, and operational functions. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine.

Position Overview

The Chair of Medicine and Oncology will lead the continued growth of an academic department dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, innovative research, and exceptional medical education. A central focus of the department is the development of a comprehensive academic oncology program addressing cancers prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley. The program integrates clinical services, translational research, clinical trials, and education within the Cancer and Surgery Center.

The Chair is responsible for providing visionary leadership and ensuring excellence across all departmental missions, including:

·Clinical Leadership: Oversight of high-quality patient care within all departmental clinical programs.

·Research Advancement: Support and growth of basic, translational, and clinical research initiatives, including clinical trials.

·Education: Integration of outstanding educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.

·Faculty Development: Recruitment, mentorship, evaluation, and promotion of faculty; fostering a culture of wellness, collaboration, and professional growth.

·Administration: Financial oversight, budget planning, and resource allocation aligned with institutional priorities.

·Strategic Planning: Development and implementation of departmental strategies consistent with the School of Medicine’s mission.

·Representation: Serve as an ambassador for the department at local, regional, state, and national levels.

Additional Responsibilities (UTRGV School of Medicine Standard Expectations for Chairs)

The Department Chair shall:

·Report directly to the Dean

·Ensure effective administration of the department

·Lead regular department meetings to communicate key updates, policies, and programmatic initiatives

·Recruit and recommend appointments of faculty, including community faculty

·Oversee implementation of all UTRGV and SOM policies applicable to the department

·Develop and submit the department’s annual budget, including compensation recommendations

·Manage departmental finances and space allocation

·Recommend faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure

·Organize the department to meet current and emerging needs of the School of Medicine

·Ensure faculty wellness, mentorship, career development, and performance evaluation

Minimum Qualifications:

·Eight (8) years of post clinical degree experience

·M.D. degree required; M.D./Ph.D. preferred

·Board certification in relevant specialty

·Eligibility for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

·Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice

·Administrative leadership experience at the departmental or institutional level

·Evidence of successful, independent clinical or translational research, with a history of grant or protocol funding

·Consistent contributions to education, training, and mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff

·Progressive academic leadership experience; oncology focused leadership preferred

·Ability to thrive within an evolving hybrid medical school environment committed to education, research, and patient care

·Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school.

About the Employer

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is on a mission to transform the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique education dedicated to student access and success. As one of the country’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Seal of Excelencia certified, UTRGV has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, social mobility and student success since opening in Fall 2015. Ranked among the Best Colleges for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in 2025 by Washington Monthly(#7 nationally; #1 in Texas), UTRGV continues to break enrollment records, launch new academic and athletics programs and progress toward achieving R1 research status.

The only university in Texas with schools of Medicine and Podiatric Medicine, UTRGV’s regional footprint spans South Texas – with locations, teaching sites, and centers established in Edinburg, Brownsville, Rio Grande City, McAllen, Weslaco, Harlingen, Laredo, Port Isabel and South Padre Island.

Contact Information

Alex Ramirez
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539 USA
[email protected]