Academic Lung Oncologist
Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $435k – $520k
- Practice
- Academic health system with multiple hospitals and specialty clinics · Cancer center within academic hospital system
17 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The University of Missouri School of Medicine is seeking a thoracic oncologist for an academic role involving clinical care, research including clinical trials, and teaching in a robust lung cancer patient population. Competitive academic salary with faculty rank and benefits, plus relocation and signing incentives are offered.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: Patients with lung and thoracic malignancies
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $435k – $520k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 17 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
Benefits named in the posting
- Relocation assistance
- Signing incentives
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 17 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
University of Missouri - School of Medicine
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Academic health system with multiple hospitals and specialty clinics
- Facility type
- Cancer center within academic hospital system
- Patient population
- Patients with lung and thoracic malignancies
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Patient volume
- Robust lung cancer patient population
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 wk ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Academic Lung Oncologist – All Ranks, NTT University of Missouri, School of Medicine The Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Missouri (MU) School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated thoracic oncologist to join our expanding team at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. We are looking for an academic physician with a passion for advancing the care of patients with lung and thoracic malignancies through clinical excellence, research, and education. Why Join Us? Focus on Lung Cancer: Step into a role with immediate access to a robust lung cancer patient population and the opportunity to lead and expand thoracic oncology services. Clinical Trials & Research: Partner with colleagues across MU’s academic health system to design, lead, and participate in cutting-edge clinical trials. Protected research time, seed funding opportunities, and access to translational research collaborators are available. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons, radiation oncologists, pulmonologists, and pathologists in dedicated tumor boards and multispecialty clinics, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Academic Environment: Contribute to the education of fellows, residents, and medical students within a department that supports all major subspecialty fellowship programs. Institutional Support: MU Health Care includes six hospitals and more than 50 specialty clinics, providing a broad referral base and the infrastructure for clinical and research growth. Compensation & Benefits Competitive academic salary and benefits package Relocation assistance and signing incentives available Faculty rank commensurate with experience (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) Location Highlights Columbia, Missouri is a vibrant, family-friendly city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine and Forbes. Affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Centrally located, with easy access to Kansas City and St. Louis. Qualifications MD/DO, Board Certified or Eligible in Hematology/Oncology Demonstrated interest or experience in lung and thoracic oncology Interest in clinical research, clinical trials, or translational science encouraged Commitment to clinical service, teaching, and academic growth