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Dir,Radiation Oncology

University of New Mexico
$10,200.67 - $14,599.87
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2026

Requisition ID
req38441

Working Title
Dir,Radiation Oncology

Position Grade
18

Position Summary

Directs and administers the operations of the Radiation Oncology clinic to include management of staff; development and implementation of policies and procedures, program development and implementation, quality assurance and compliance, management of budgets, and day to day administration.

This position will be located at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC). The UNMCCC is seeking an innovative and experienced Director to lead and optimize operations for our Radiation Oncology Department. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and operational excellence within a progressive and expanding radiation oncology program featuring new state-of-the-art equipment. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in radiation oncology operations, clinical program development, and team leadership, with a passion for delivering excellent patient care, safety, and collaboration in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is a statewide provider of cancer care and is influential in the cancer field throughout New Mexico and the nation. The Official Cancer Center of New Mexico, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, is the only academic healthcare facility dedicated to both cancer research and patient care. We are also the only cancer center in New Mexico designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and one of just 57 premier NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers nationwide. We employee over 200 research scientists and staff, over 130 clinicians, and at any one time, participate in over 200 clinical trials. Our clinic saw over 14,000 cancer patients from every county in New Mexico and more than 101,000 patient visits. We currently serve 51 percent of the adults and virtually all of the children in New Mexico newly diagnosed with cancer.

See the Position Description for additional information.



Conditions of Employment
  • Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
  • Must maintain certification status.
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
  • Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
  • Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
  • CPR Certified.
  • May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.


Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree from a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program; minimum five years supervisory experience. Certification/Licensure: American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification and State of New Mexico licensed radiation therapist.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.



Preferred Qualifications

a. Ten (10+) years of radiation oncology leadership experience in both clinical care delivery, equipment and clinic administration

b. Experience with radiation oncology software implementation and IT system standardization, and system integrations.

c. Hands-on technical and administrative experience specific to Elekta Linac platforms



Additional Requirements
Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Applicants must provide names of 3 professional references that the hiring official can contact.

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Radiation Oncology (099R05)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
$10,200.67 - $14,599.87

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
11/25/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three Professional References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.



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