Radiation Oncology - Clinical Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a Clinical Associate or Assistant Professor specializing in Radiation Oncology. This role involves supervising clinical training, engaging in diagnostic imaging, and teaching veterinary medical students. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care using advanced imaging technologies and will contribute to research and educational initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine, where innovation and collaboration thrive. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of veterinary education and practice in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology required.
• Boarded in ACVR or eligible in ECVDI at start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical training of veterinary medical students.
• Participate in patient care through various diagnostic imaging modalities.

Skills

Radiation Oncology

Veterinary Medicine

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Care

Education

DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Residency Training in Radiation Oncology

Tools

TomoTherapy Radixact

Varian Equipment

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the supervision of the clinical training of students. This function is used to describe instructional academic staff positions in the health sciences and other academic disciplines with clinical practices. Individuals appointed at the clinical instructor level may have qualifications and training comparable with faculty. Clinical titles must have approval of an academic department.

Modified professorial functions have four prefixes or levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The specific definition of each level for professorial academic staff titles is left to the purview of each unit in which the title is employed. However, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will be in both Radiology and Radiation Oncology and will include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching of veterinary medical students, participation in patient care through diagnostic imaging using a variety of modalities including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography. Patient care through Radiation oncology using the in-house linear accelerator (TomoTherapy Radixact) and other vendors (Varian) with Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), and Image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT). All these responsivities are in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with supervision of residents and continuing education of veterinarians.

Distribution of time for clinical track is expected to be:

* Clinical practice: 40-50%
* Non-clinical Teaching: 15%
* Research: 30-40%
* Service: 5%

22-26 weeks of clinical duty; up to 15-20 lectures; up to 20-30 hours of laboratory.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree, by start date.

Qualifications:

* Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology required by time of start date.
* Boarded in the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR), Affiliate in Radiation Oncology is required at time of start date.
* Must be boarded or board eligible in ACVR or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) at time of start date.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to develop an academic program that includes
Radiation Oncology.

License/Certification:

Required
Wisconsin Veterinary License
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at time of start date.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JUNE 28, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

The current faculty consists entirely of ACVR Diplomates, with three members holding additional certifications one in the Radiation Oncology affiliate and two in the newly established Equine Diagnostic Imaging affiliate. Our standing large animal CT unit, developed at UW-Madison, provides high-resolution, sedated standing CT images of horses, covering areas from the foot to the carpus/tarsus and from the skull to C2-3.

The UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a dynamic and collaborative workplace, home to enthusiastic students, skilled technologists, dedicated residents, and faculty specialists who work together to provide outstanding veterinary care. SVM is committed to excellence in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service' enhancing the health and welfare of both animals and people while contributing to Wisconsin's economic well-being.

SVM is in the final stages of construction on a state-of-the-art facility, with the exciting transition into the new space already underway. This expansion will significantly enhance instructional areas for students, double the size of the small animal hospital, and greatly improve the large animal hospital. It will also expand laboratory space for studying naturally occurring diseases in animals and humans while modernizing research areas.

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How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click APPLY ONLINE to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL 312368; please note only one vacancy exists.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jody Silva at [e-mail] or 608-263-5633.

Questions about our position or about the directed to Dr. Lisa Forrest at [e-mail].

The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 30, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Contact:

Lisa Forrest
[e-mail]
608-263-5668
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Clinical Associate Professor(IC010) or Clinical Assistant Professor(IC011)

Department(s):

A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

312363-AS

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