Faculty Position Gastrointestinal Oncology
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
Division of Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
University of Minnesota Medical School
Masonic Cancer Center NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
A Defining Moment for GI Oncology at Minnesota
The Division of Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation (HOT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School invites applications for a medical oncologist to join our expanding GI oncology program at a pivotal moment of growth. This is an opportunity to shape not simply join a program with strong multidisciplinary infrastructure, active clinical trial capacity, and genuine institutional commitment to becoming a nationally recognized destination for GI cancer care and research.
You will join a highly collaborative team with focused expertise in pancreatic, hepatobiliary, colorectal, gastric, esophageal, and other GI malignancies, serving one of the largest regional referral populations in the Upper Midwest. Faculty rank and research expectations are flexible and will be tailored to your background and career goals.
Why Minnesota and Why Now
The University of Minnesota brings together rare assets for an academic GI oncologist:
Masonic Cancer Center: NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center with robust early-phase trial infrastructure, precision oncology platforms, and investigator-initiated trial support
Deep multidisciplinary bench: dedicated partners in surgical oncology, hepatobiliary surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology and interventional endoscopy, radiation oncology, and diagnostic radiology all engaged in coordinated tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics
Biomedical innovation ecosystem: proximity to Medtronic, 3M, UnitedHealth, and a thriving life sciences corridor creates unique industry partnership and translational research opportunities not found at most academic centers
50+ faculty division: HOT is one of the largest and most diverse academic oncology divisions in the region, with nationally recognized leaders in cellular therapy, immunotherapy, and translational science
Large, complex patient population: regional referral hub across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, providing access to the full breadth of GI malignancies and rare presentations
Quality of life: nationally ranked schools, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, world-class outdoor recreation, and a cost of living significantly more favorable than coastal academic markets all within a thriving metropolitan area of 3.7 million people
Position Details:
Clinical Focus
The successful candidate will develop a focused clinical practice in GI malignancies including, but not limited to, pancreatic, hepatobiliary, colorectal, gastric, and esophageal cancers within a collegial solid-tumor faculty group that values both subspecialty depth and a collaborative culture. Practice will include outpatient clinic, inpatient oncology services, participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, and telehealth, reflecting our commitment to accessible, modern oncology care across our regional patient population.
Research & Academic Focus
We offer meaningful protected research time, negotiated based on career track and research profile. Candidates are supported in developing independent clinical or translational research programs, leading investigator-initiated trials, and participating in national cooperative group studies. Infrastructure includes:
Early phase and investigator-initiated clinical trial support
Cooperative group trial access through national research networks
Molecular tumor board and precision oncology platforms
Advanced genomics and translational research cores
Immunotherapy and cellular therapy programs with established faculty collaborators
Mentorship & Career Development
Junior faculty benefit from structured mentorship provided by senior HOT division faculty, including guidance on grant development, clinical trial design, and national society engagement. The division actively supports faculty in building national visibility through cooperative group leadership, society involvement, and disease-focused academic programs. We are equally supportive of clinician-educator tracks for faculty whose primary focus is clinical excellence and teaching.
Education
Faculty participate in the ACGME-accredited Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, the Blood & Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies Fellowship, and teaching opportunities for residents and medical students across the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient oncology care with a subspecialty focus in GI malignancies
Participate in multidisciplinary GI tumor boards and disease-specific clinics, including telehealth
Develop and lead clinical trials and/or translational research initiatives aligned with personal academic interests
Collaborate with Masonic Cancer Center investigators to advance GI cancer therapeutics and translational science
Mentor medical students, residents, hematology/oncology fellows, and junior faculty
Contribute to academic scholarship through publications, presentations, and national scientific engagement
Participate in institutional and cancer center initiatives that advance clinical programs and research
About the Division
The Division of Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation includes more than 50 faculty members across malignant hematology, blood and marrow transplantation, classical hematology, and solid tumor oncology. Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for contributions in cellular therapy, immunotherapy, translational oncology, and clinical trial innovation. The division holds active NIH and American Society of Hematology training grants and maintains a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of oncology investigators.