Academic Clinician: Small Animal Surgical Oncology

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Academic Clinician (AC) track in Small Animal Surgical Oncology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Start date negotiable and 42 weeks/year of clinical service are typical for the AC track.

The successful candidate will combine clinical excellence, teaching duties for students, interns, and residents, and scholarly activity to advance the field of

Qualifications

• Must have a veterinary degree and be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or have successfully completed a registered surgical residency.
• Expertise in surgical oncology.
• Fellowship training is highly desirable, with the goal of establishing a Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program.
• Salary will be commensurate with professional and academic credentials and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 42 weeks per year of clinical patient care in surgical oncology.
• Perform clinical service in surgical oncology and share backup on-call for surgery in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital.
• Teach veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery (clinical and didactic).
• Contribute to education and service that advances the field; engage in professional development and scholarly activities.

Skills

Surgical oncology

Clinical leadership

Education and teaching

Education

Veterinary degree

Board certification by ACVS

Surgical residency

Fellowship training desirable

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Academic Clinician (AC) track in Small Animal Surgical Oncology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Start date negotiable and 42 weeks/year of clinical service are typical for the AC track.

The successful candidate will combine clinical excellence, teaching duties for students, interns, and residents, and scholarly activity to advance the field of