Faculty Physician – Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor)

The Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation (HOT) at the University of Minnesota is seeking a board certified/eligible GI Oncologist at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank.

Join our expanding GI oncology program at a pivotal moment of growth. This is an opportunity to shape a program with strong multidisciplinary infrastructure, active clinical trial capacity, and genuine institutional commitment to becoming a nationally recognized destination for GI cancer care and research.

You will join a highly collaborative team with focused expertise in pancreatic, hepatobiliary, colorectal, gastric, esophageal, and other GI malignancies, serving one of the largest regional referral populations in the Upper Midwest. Faculty rank and research expectations are flexible and will be tailored to your background and career goals.

Position Highlights:

• Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient oncology care with a subspecialty focus in GI malignancies
• Participate in multidisciplinary GI tumor boards and disease-specific clinics, including telehealth
• Develop and lead clinical trials and/or translational research initiatives aligned with personal academic interests
• Collaborate with Masonic Cancer Center investigators to advance GI cancer therapeutics and translational science
• Mentor medical students, residents, Hematology/Oncology fellows, and junior faculty
• Contribute to academic scholarship through publications, presentations, and national scientific engagement
• Participate in institutional and cancer center initiatives that advance clinical programs and research

About the Division:

The Division of Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation includes more than 50 faculty members across malignant hematology, blood and marrow transplantation, classical hematology, and solid tumor oncology. Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for contributions in cellular therapy, immunotherapy, translational oncology, and clinical trial innovation. The division holds active NIH and American Society of Hematology training grants and maintains a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of oncology investigators.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME fellowship-training program.
• Board eligible/certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology/Oncology
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training or additional focus in gastrointestinal oncology
• Clinical trial experience, including investigator-initiated research
• Academic productivity demonstrated through publications, presentations, or grant activity
• Interest in developing a disease focused clinical or translational research program in GI malignancies

Pay and Benefits:

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $270,000-$465,407 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE.  The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired. 

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

Additional Requirements:

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/373128

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

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