"Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Medical Oncology"

About the Job

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (UMN-CVM) is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologists (ACVIM or ECVIM) to join our dynamic Animal Cancer Care and Research Program. As a member of our Oncology team, you'll contribute to advancing clinical care, research, training, and teaching in a collaborative academic setting. UMN-CVM offers an exceptional environment for professional development and growth.

Positions

Full-time (100% appointment) or part-time faculty positions are available at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with tenure-track or contract (non-tenure, clinical) track options. The salary and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Continual professional development to allow meaningful contributions to the tripartite mission of the CVM. Negotiable allocation of time for clinical service, teaching, and research, depending on applicant interests and goals and the needs of the service.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide clinical service and training in the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Teach and mentor house officers, graduate students, and DVM students.
• Engage in independent and/or collaborative research to advance basic and translational Comparative Oncology.
• Engage in discipline/non-discipline related service to the CVM and other veterinary organizations.

Clinical Opportunities:

• Large teaching hospital with a wide array of specialty disciplines collaborating to provide optimal and compassionate patient care.
• State-of-the-art equipment including a 3T MRI, a 128-slice CT scanner with cardiac gating, interventional radiology suite, and a new Varian EDGE linear accelerator.
• Medical and Radiation Oncology are housed in large windowed spaces.
• Diverse caseload from a wide referral base including multiple private-practice oncologists in the region to aid in recruitment for trials and share in the demand for care.

Research Opportunities:

• There are numerous opportunities for cooperative, team-science-based research both within and outside the CVM, including the UMN Medical School, the UMN Masonic Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center) and its Translational Working Groups.
• The UMN-CVM Clinical Investigation Center supports clinical studies and preclinical research with technical infrastructure, budgeting assistance, and study coordination according to GCP and GLP guidelines.
• The University of Minnesota is a member of the V Foundation’s Canine Oncology Research Consortium (CORC), the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, and the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC).
• Outstanding training in grant writing is available, excellent pre-award services are provided, and there are numerous internal and external funding opportunities.

Teaching and Professional Development

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of medical oncology residents, DVM students, and house officers through clinical and didactic instruction.
• Receive support and instruction for teaching from the CVM Academic and Student Affairs Office and the Center for Educational Innovation.
• Many opportunities for professional development including individual mentorship as well as training in leadership, communication, conflict management, and many others.
• Opportunities to engage with an active group of veterinary and physician researchers, graduate students, and house officers through attendance at interest groups, journal clubs, and research seminars.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance and personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Oncology from ACVIM or ECVIM.
• Demonstrated clinical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to collaborative patient care, research, and teaching.

Pay Range:

$100,000 to $225,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment:

75%-100% Appointment

Position Type:

Faculty and P&A Staff

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please include a letter of intent highlighting the special interest for the position, related qualifications and career goals, curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 individuals (along with their contact information) knowledgeable of the applicant’s experience and capabilities. Letters of reference should be sent directly to the search committee chair as soon as possible and should include an assessment of the applicant’s clinical service, teaching and research abilities, interpersonal skills, and scholarly potential.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to the search committee chair: Dr. Christopher Stauthammer, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 or via e-mail (staut004@umn.edu).

This position will remain open until filled.