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As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for professor cancer in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professor Cancer vs Medical Oncologist?

AspectProfessor CancerMedical Oncologist
Required CredentialsPhD or MD, research experience, academic credentialsMD, specialized training in oncology
Work EnvironmentUniversities, research institutions, academic settingsHospitals, clinics, cancer treatment centers
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic institutions, research grants, teaching rolesHealthcare facilities, private practices, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonResearch, teaching, academic careerPatient care, clinical treatment

While both roles focus on cancer, Professor Cancer primarily involves research and teaching in academic settings, whereas Medical Oncologists focus on diagnosing and treating cancer patients in clinical environments. The roles often overlap in oncology research, but their main responsibilities differ significantly.

What are the typical research and teaching responsibilities for a Professor specializing in Cancer studies?

As a Professor specializing in Cancer, you can expect to balance both research and teaching duties. Research responsibilities often include designing and leading studies on cancer biology, treatments, or prevention, publishing findings, and seeking grant funding. Teaching typically involves delivering lectures, mentoring graduate students, and supervising doctoral research. Collaboration with other faculty, clinicians, and industry partners is common, and many professors also participate in academic committees or community outreach related to cancer education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cancer Professor, and why are they important?

A Cancer Professor typically requires an advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in oncology or a related biomedical field, with a strong record of research, teaching, and clinical expertise. Familiarity with laboratory research methods, data analysis software, grant-writing platforms, and clinical trial management systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and critical thinking skills help foster collaborative research environments and effective knowledge transfer to students. These competencies ensure impactful research, high-quality teaching, and advancements in cancer education and treatment.

What does a Professor of Cancer do?

A Professor of Cancer is an academic expert who specializes in cancer research, education, and sometimes clinical practice. They typically teach university courses related to oncology, mentor students and researchers, and lead scientific studies to advance understanding and treatment of cancer. Their work may involve publishing research findings, securing grant funding, and collaborating with other scientists and medical professionals. Professors of Cancer play a crucial role in both educating future healthcare professionals and contributing to improvements in cancer care.
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Infographic showing various Professor Cancer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professo...

Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professo...

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC • On-site

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Job Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor Position Number 600172 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Department EHH BSOM IM Hem Onc Admin Department Homepage www.ecu.ecu/im Advertising Department IM-HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor - Medical Oncologist Number of Vacancies 2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. Commesurate with qualifications Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Faculty (Teaching) Job Category Faculty (Physician) Organizational Unit Overview
The Division of Hematology/Oncology at the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine has a legacy of excellence in care and specialized expertise. It is a regional resource for eastern North Carolina and has assisted in the development of cancer programs in several outlying hospitals. Because of the complexity of these diseases and the rapid development of new therapies, multidisciplinary disease-oriented care is the division's model. The division offers specialized programs in breast cancer, aerodigestive tract malignancy, melanoma, urologic malignancies, hematologic malignancies, benign hematology, and hemostasis.
On the inpatient service, a team approach is used which consists of staff physicians, a cancer nutritionist, cancer pharmacist, cancer program chaplain and specially trained nurses. The service offers not only the most current chemotherapy and biotherapy, but a comprehensive array of patient and family-oriented services including symptom management, pain control, family education, discharge planning, home care and (when needed) hospice care planning.
Outpatient services will be coordinated at the new ECU Health Cancer Center. This facility is adjacent to the Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health Medical Center. Nursing services are provided by oncology accredited nurses, and patients in the naturally lighted chemotherapy bay are assisted by case managers, pharmacists, and social workers. The Division of Hematology/Oncology is a major participant in clinical trials and is committed to the delivery of cutting-edge care to the residents of eastern North Carolina.
The Division of Hematology/Oncology offers a three-year combined ACGME-accredited Hematology/Oncology Fellowship with four new fellows per year. Clinics and inpatient hematology and solid tumor services are located in the new ECU Health Cancer Care. The Division also has a hospital wide Hematology and Oncology consulting service.
Fellows rotate through each of the inpatient services and each outpatient sub-specialty including Thoracic, Breast/Gynecologic, GI/GU/Melanoma/Sarcoma, and Malignant/Benign Hematology clinics every year under the direction of sub-specialty focused faculty. Inpatient rotation time is front loaded to the first year to provide a focus on the needed deeper learning and experience to be gained in becoming an oncologist during the second and third years of training. Allogeneic stem cell transplant training is at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Each fellow has more than six months of focused research time.
Job Duties
The Division of Hematology/Oncology is seeking a BE/BC Medical Oncologist at a rank commensurate with qualifications; tenure track or fixed term appointment available at the rank/title of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position will be a Hematology/Medical Oncology to see our Hematology, Colorectal and Head and Neck cancer patients. This person will be working with our multi-disciplinary cancer specialty clinics and tumor boards. This individual will be expected to develop algorithms around national guidelines for disease specialties including hematology and solid tumors. The individual in this position will also have a research focus with a particular focus on hematology, colorectal carcinoma and head and neck cancer clinical trials. East Carolina University Hematology Oncology is a Main Member of the Alliance Cooperative Group Clinical trials network, and this position would be expected to serve as a PI on Alliance group clinical trials in Thoracic Oncology and Melanoma. Our division has a 3-year Hematology Oncology fellowship program with 4 fellows per year. This candidate will be expected to teach our Hematology Oncology fellows and to be a core clinical faculty. He/she will perform new patient consultations on patients who are inpatients as well as have 70% time in clinic seeing new and established patients. Coverage in our regional clinics such as the MLSCC may be a component of this position.
Qualifications for tenure track and clinical track are the same.
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, along with eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401k, 403b. 457). This position is not eligible to participate in the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS). Additionally, this position offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability.
While this position is not automatically eligible for the NC Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS), new hires transferring from another North Carolina state agency and current ECU employees transferring internally who had been enrolled in TSERS in their previous employment will continue participation in TSERS. These individuals may be able to elect to participate in ORP if they had not been offered that option at the time of their initial enrollment into TSERS.
Minimum Education/Experience
An awarded degree of MD, DO or equivalent with ABIM recognized internal medicine residency.
MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina. Board Certified or eligible for board certification.
Current valid and renewed (if needed) American Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
Additional board certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Valid unrestricted Medical License in North Carolina.
Current valid and renewed (if needed) American Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
Additional board certification in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
MD or DO from an appropriately accredited institution, or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification. Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of North Carolina. Board Certified or eligible for board certification.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)
Additional Instructions to Applicant
  • In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
  • Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date 10/09/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 11/09/2023 Rank Level Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Negotiable Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66185 Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
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