Houston Methodist invites nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology.

Houston Methodist is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, education, and innovation. Its flagship hospital has been ranked the #1 hospital in Texas for more than a decade and is nationally ranked across multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Anchored within the Texas Medical Center, the nation’s largest medical complex, Houston Methodist continues to advance “leading medicine” through groundbreaking discoveries, multidisciplinary care, and a deeply integrated academic environment.

The Department of Radiation Oncology is a cornerstone of the Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center, a high-volume program treating approximately 7,000 new cancer patients annually across eight locations. The department is distinguished by its legacy of innovation and continued investment in advanced technologies, including stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma Knife, and comprehensive brachytherapy programs, supported by a robust academic and research infrastructure.

The Chair will assume a prominent executive and academic leadership role, responsible for advancing the department’s strategy across clinical care, research, education, and operations. In close partnership with Cancer Center and system leadership, the Chair will strengthen multidisciplinary integration, enhance academic productivity, and elevate the department’s national profile.

A key priority for the Chair will be to grow and develop the faculty through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and retention while expanding clinical trials, translational research, and educational programs. The Chair will foster a collaborative, high-performing culture grounded in innovation, scientific rigor, and patient-centered care.

The Chair will also oversee quality, safety, and operational performance while championing innovation in care delivery and research, including the continued advancement of precision oncology and AI-enabled capabilities across the department. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished academic radiation oncologist with a strong record of leadership, clinical excellence, and scholarly achievement, along with the ability to lead growth and foster collaboration within a complex academic health system.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a nationally prominent and rapidly advancing radiation oncology program within one of the country’s premier academic health systems.

Houston Methodist has retained Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, to assist with the search. The search is being led by Margaret Stover, Toni Lam, and Lila Wojnarowicz. All inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to: lila.wojnarowicz@kornferry.com.

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