Job ID: 376311
About the Job
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Medical Oncology at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (contract).
This position represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary oncologist to join and help lead a rapidly expanding oncology program. As the University of Minnesota grows both its Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology services, we seek a collaborative clinician, educator, and mentor who is passionate about advancing patient care, training future specialists, and shaping the future direction of veterinary oncology.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and advancement of the Medical Oncology Service, support resident training, and play an important role in the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of the College.
Why Minnesota?
The University of Minnesota is making a substantial investment in the future of veterinary oncology. We are actively expanding both our Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology services through the recruitment of multiple faculty positions, creating an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking team at a pivotal moment in its development.
The Veterinary Medical Center is one of the largest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America and serves a diverse regional referral population through a comprehensive network of specialty services. Faculty enjoy strong multidisciplinary support and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across numerous clinical disciplines to provide exceptional cancer care.
Our oncology program is committed to excellence in patient care, resident training, clinical innovation, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the service, contribute to program growth, and mentor the next generation of veterinary oncologists.
Additional opportunities include:
Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional quality of life, including vibrant cultural amenities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, excellent schools, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, and a thriving food and arts scene.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the academic mission of the College.
Clinical Service & Clinical Teaching (40-60%)
About the Job
The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Medical Oncology at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (contract).
This position represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary oncologist to join and help lead a rapidly expanding oncology program. As the University of Minnesota grows both its Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology services, we seek a collaborative clinician, educator, and mentor who is passionate about advancing patient care, training future specialists, and shaping the future direction of veterinary oncology.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and advancement of the Medical Oncology Service, support resident training, and play an important role in the clinical, educational, and scholarly missions of the College.
Why Minnesota?
The University of Minnesota is making a substantial investment in the future of veterinary oncology. We are actively expanding both our Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology services through the recruitment of multiple faculty positions, creating an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking team at a pivotal moment in its development.
The Veterinary Medical Center is one of the largest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America and serves a diverse regional referral population through a comprehensive network of specialty services. Faculty enjoy strong multidisciplinary support and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across numerous clinical disciplines to provide exceptional cancer care.
Our oncology program is committed to excellence in patient care, resident training, clinical innovation, and scholarly activity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the service, contribute to program growth, and mentor the next generation of veterinary oncologists.
Additional opportunities include:
Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University of Minnesota offers an exceptional quality of life, including vibrant cultural amenities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, excellent schools, abundant parks and outdoor recreation, and a thriving food and arts scene.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the academic mission of the College.
Clinical Service & Clinical Teaching (40-60%)
- Provide specialty medical oncology consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Participate in multidisciplinary cancer care.
- Support continued growth and strategic development of the oncology service.
- Contribute to excellence in patient care and client communication.
- Supervise and mentor oncology residents, interns, and DVM students.
- Contribute to the development of didactic coursework and integration into all four years of curriculum. It is expected that didactic teaching focuses on outcomes with an emphasis on active learning activities to enable our students to develop competence in clinical skills, communication, collaboration, clinical reasoning and problem solving. A student-centered philosophy of education is required.