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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)

Asst/Assoc Prof of Medical Oncology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062


Job no:

518110 Work type:

Teaching & Research Faculty Senior management:

College of Veterinary Medicine Department:

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Location:

Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:

Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Veterinary Medicine

Job Description The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Medical Oncology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This position will be either tenure-track or clinical track based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center (ACCRC), within the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute’s biomedical research building in Roanoke. The successful candidate will join an oncology team that includes 2 other medical oncologists, a radiation oncologist, 2 surgical oncologists, 3 medical oncology residents, 1-2 oncology interns, and multiple oncology technicians and assistants. The ACCRC is equipped with a USP800 compliant chemotherapy administration suite, a 64-slice CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasonography, 3 operating rooms, and a state-of-the-art linear accelerator with stereotactic radiation therapy capabilities. The ACCRC opened its doors in 2020 and has had a steep trajectory in clinical and research areas. The successful candidate will be instrumental in its continued growth. The ACCRC serves as a premier small animal cancer research hospital to provide exceptional, comprehensive, and compassionate cancer care. This position has the full institutional benefit package including generous retirement contributions by the institution. Benefits include:

Student loans payment support Eight weeks off to study for board examination with full salary Paid moving expenses Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research Strong and established mentoring program for early career faculty Responsibilities : The primary job responsibility will be to contribute to the growth of the clinical service, which has emphasis on translational research. Research responsibilities may include contribution to collaborative and translational research involving veterinary clinicians, physicians, and medical and scientific researchers. Additional service responsibilities include consultations with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg and outside referring veterinarians. Teaching responsibilities will include participation in didactic instruction in oncology and clinical instruction directed toward professional DVM students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Required Qualifications DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire Completion of an approved American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - medical oncology residency program by the date of hire. An ability and interest in fostering diversity in the curriculum and department Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check Appointment Type : Regular Salary Information : Commensurate with experience Review Date : September 1, 2024 If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Keely Arbenz-Smith at keelys77@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised:

July 1, 2024 Applications close:

Open until filled

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