Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University is expanding at 3 of our 9 locations and are seeking interested Radiation Oncology physicians to apply for 1 of 4 positions:
- Director of Breast Cancer
- Director of Brachytherapy and Gynecologic Cancer
- Clinical or clinical academic position
- Vice Chair of Research
Why This Moment Matters
The Department of Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center and Case Western Reserve University is experiencing one of the most exciting growth trajectories in academic radiation oncology in North America. Over the past five years, we have doubled clinical volume, expanded aggressively across Northeast Ohio, and made transformative investments in technology, people, research infrastructure, and culture.
This is not incremental growth.
This is intentional reinvention.
With continued institutional commitment, national visibility, and a culture that prizes innovation and collaboration, we are actively recruiting four new faculty members to join us now—each with the opportunity to shape the future of our department at a defining moment.
A Culture Built for People, Not Just Productivity
Our department has made a deliberate choice to value people holistically.
- A compensation model that recognizes impact, leadership, innovation, and academic contribution—not just wRVUs
- Genuine flexibility in clinical vs. academic effort, tailored to individual strengths
- A collaborative, team-first culture that rejects silos and status quo thinking
This is a department where growth is shared, leadership is developed, and excellence is expected—but supported.
A Department on the Rise
- NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 23-hospital integrated system with 9 radiation oncology sites (>4500 new patients starts/year)
- >$85M in capital investment since 2021 supporting:
- New and replacement linear accelerators
- Network expansion
- First-in-North-America technologies
- Multiple dedicated research machines, including low-field MRI in partnership with Siemens, Akesis, and Varian research LINACs.
- Comprehensive technology:
- Dedicated brachytherapy suite
- Online adaptive radiotherapy with Varian Ethos
- High volume brain SRS and comprehensive SBRT programs
- Proton therapy
- One of the nation’s leading Phase I clinical trial programs
- #1 nationally among LAPS sites for NRG Oncology accrual numerous times in the past 5 years
- We are also a national leader in AI, leveraging it to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and clinician experience—not as a buzzword, but as a deeply embedded operational reality.
Requirements
Current Faculty Opportunities
Director, Breast Cancer
We have a thriving multi-disciplinary and high-volume breast cancer program.
Opportunity:
The Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership, ensuring world-class patient care while advancing innovation, safety, education, and program growth across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and evolve the breast radiation oncology service line at both the department and Cancer Center level
- Set clinical standards and drive quality and safety initiatives
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners
- Teach, mentor, and contribute to research aligned with your interests
Qualifications:
- Board certified in Radiation Oncology
- Demonstrated expertise in breast cancer
- Strong communication and team-building skills
Director of Brachytherapy & Gynecologic Radiation Oncology
This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a flagship brachytherapy and gynecologic oncology program within a rapidly expanding system.
Opportunity:
The Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership, ensuring world-class patient care while advancing innovation, safety, education, and program growth across the enterprise.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and evolve the brachytherapy and GYN radiation oncology service line at both the department and Cancer Center level
- Set clinical standards and drive quality and safety initiatives
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners
- Teach, mentor, and contribute to research aligned with your interests
Qualifications:
- Board certified in Radiation Oncology
- Demonstrated expertise in gynecologic HDR brachytherapy
- Strong communication and team-building skills
One Faculty Position (50–100% Clinical, Flexible Academic Focus)
We are also recruiting for one team-oriented faculty members whose role can be customized based on career goals—ranging from purely clinical to up to 50% protected academic time.
Opportunity:
This role is ideal for individuals interested in:
- Clinical radiation oncology
- We are expanding especially in breast, CNS, thoracic, and GU/prostate
- Academic involvement will be tailored to applicant’s goals
Qualifications:
- Board eligible (if <2 years from residency) or board certified (≥2 years post-training)
Commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Vice Chair of Research
This leadership role is central to our next phase of scientific growth.
Opportunity:
The Vice Chair of Research will build and lead a high-impact, cross-disciplinary research ecosystem, working closely with clinical leaders, discovery scientists, regulatory teams, and operations. This role is ideal for a researcher who is primarily involved in basic or translational research with involvement in clinical trials who thrives in an ambitious environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Shape and execute the department’s research strategy
- Mentor faculty and trainees in experimental research and precision oncology
- Foster internal and external collaborations across genomics, AI, imaging, and therapeutics
- Drive grant funding, innovation, and scientific rigor at scale
Qualifications:
- Board certified in Radiation Oncology
- Minimum of 3 years post-training experience
- Demonstrated success in research (at least one NIH R01 or the equivalent as PI or mPI)
All of the applicants should be patient-centered, desire a team-based approach, strive for positive culture, and want to continue our transformation and not be content with the status quo.
To learn more about each of these opportunities please contact both:
Kim Vargo
Kim.Vargo@uhhospitals.org
Daniel Spratt, MD
Daniel.Spratt@uhhospitals.org
