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The Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is actively recruiting a full-time, fellowship trained, academic breast surgical oncologist. Join a growing multidisciplinary breast program noted for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic options at the NCI-designated O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Successful candidates will be board-eligible or board-certified in general surgery and have fellowship training in breast surgical oncology or surgical oncology with significant breast experience. The division is committed to being a leader in academic surgery through compassionate care, innovative research and educational excellence. Candidates must demonstrate the highest level of quality patient care and a dedication for academic success. 

Salary and rank will be commensurate with achievements, experience and training.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, one of three autonomous institutions within The University of Alabama System, is the only four-year, public university in the state’s largest metropolitan area. The University spans 100 blocks in the city center with over 250 buildings providing over 13 million feet of assignable space. 

The University’s economic impact on the Birmingham area exceeds $12.1 billion to the state and with more than 28,000 employees, UAB is Alabama’s largest single-site, non-federal employer. During fiscal year 2023, UAB received over $774.5 million in research grants and extramural awards, an 8.2% increase from the prior year. This milestone marks a $247.5 million increase in funding over the past five years and a 73 percent growth over the past nine years. Within the $774.5 million record, $413.7 million came from National Institutes of Health awards, keeping UAB in the top 1 percent of all NIH-funded institutions, including private, public and international organizations. 

UAB is comprised of 12 academic colleges and schools in the health sciences and academic areas. The UAB Academic Health Center includes the Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Health Professions, and the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine; the Graduate School; and the Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences. The University’s academic campus consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, and the Collat School of Business; the Graduate School; and the Mervyn Sterne Library. The university has 161 endowed chairs/professorships. UAB consistently ranks among the top in the world and was ranked in the top 8% of global universities by U.S. News & World Report in 2023. 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.  UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.  UAB does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. 

A complete application should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• A cover letter briefly describing clinical background and expertise, interests and career goals
• Contact information and three references of current or previous mentors

Please submit inquiries and application package to:

Helen Krontiras, MD, FACS

Kirby I. Bland Professor of Surgery

Chief, Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery

Department of Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham

slsmit@uabmc.edu