Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

  • Job Reference: 2849760738-2
  • Date Posted: 1 July 2026
  • Hiring Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Salary: On Application
  • Job Category: Healthcare & Medical
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description

  • Academic faculty appointment at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  • Subspecialty focus available in Genitourinary or GI Hem/Onc

  • Strong mentorship, clinical trials, and career growth in a nationally recognized division

Opportunity Overview

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Hematologist-Oncologists to join our growing faculty in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

This is a full-time faculty position with appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, based on experience and academic accomplishments.

Physicians with a patient-care focused practice preference are well suited for our satellite clinics located in surrounding counties, while academically oriented candidates will thrive within the main academic medical center.

Academic Environment & Career Development

  • Join a division with a long-standing commitment to mentorship and faculty development

  • Junior faculty and fellowship graduates receive dedicated mentoring from international leaders in clinical research

  • Associate and Full Professors may:

    • Mentor junior faculty and fellows

    • Participate in leadership opportunities within disease-focused programs

  • Melanoma faculty may have the opportunity to advance into a section leader role

Faculty collaborate closely with the Division Director and Disease Group Section Leaders to:

  • Build and expand clinical trial portfolios

  • Advance clinical and translational research programs

Teaching & Training

Ideal candidates enjoy:

  • Being a dedicated clinician and clinical researcher

  • Participating in education of residents and fellows

  • Growing a nationally competitive research program in melanoma, breast, or genitourinary oncology

Compensation & Benefits

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Retirement contribution

  • Tuition benefit for college-bound dependents

  • Relocation allowance