Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology

Search for the Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, seek an experienced and dynamic builder to serve as the next Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Clinical Service Chief of Radiation Oncology for OU Health. The department has made important strides in recent years, doubling its faculty, expanding beyond Oklahoma City, and investing in advanced technology. These advances provide a strong base for a leader who can bring the department to maturity, deepen its partnership with the Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s only NCI-designated cancer center, and increase its impact in cancer care, research, and education. The College of Medicine is the largest component of the OU Health Campus and the academic arm of OU Health, the state’s flagship comprehensive academic health system. Together, the College and OU Health are pursuing an ambitious strategic plan to establish a top-tier integrated academic health center, enhance national recognition, expand Oklahoma’s healthcare workforce, and reduce health disparities statewide. The Department of Radiation Oncology includes 23 faculty and advanced practice providers, two lab-based scientists, and seven administrative staff. Over the past five years, the department has grown significantly, upgrading infrastructure and expanding into Norman, with new sites scheduled to open in McAlester in December 2025 and Tulsa in June 2026. The department has invested in state-of-the-art technology, including Varian TrueBeam and Edge systems, an Accuray Radixact XP, an Elekta Gamma Knife, and the forthcoming Varian Ethos platform. OU Health also offers proton therapy, strengthening its position as a regional leader in advanced radiation treatment. The next Chair will have the opportunity to build on this momentum and shape a coordinated statewide network. Priorities include strengthening clinical integration across multiple sites, advancing patient safety, supporting faculty and trainee development, and expanding the department’s research profile. Applicants for this position should be board-certified physicians in Radiation Oncology, be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the department, and have a substantial record of leadership and achievement in clinical, research, and education oversight. The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website. The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.

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