Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Oncology

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time multi-track faculty position in Medical Oncology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role emphasizes teaching and clinical service, with opportunities for clinical and bench-top research and supervision of medical oncology residents and interns.

Responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction in the professional curriculum, participation in the UF Veterinary Hospital,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Experience in teaching and clinical service preferred.
• Transcript requirements for degree verification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical instruction in the professional curriculum.
• Supervise medical oncology residents and interns.
• Provide clinical service in UF Veterinary Hospital and manage oncology cases.
• Participate in clinical and bench-top research related to oncology.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical service

Residency supervision

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Medical Oncology

• University of Florida
• United States
• Sep 2, 2026

About University of Florida

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The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences invites applications from qualified individuals for one full-time multi-track faculty position in Medical Oncology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is focused on teaching and clinical service but also provides opportunities to participate in clinical and bench-top research. Teaching responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction in the professional curriculum and the supervision of medical oncology residents and interns. Participation in the clinical service in the UF Veterinary Hospital includes receiving and management of oncology cases, consultations with within the hospital and with practicing veterinarians, participating in the growth of this service and continuing education.

The successful candidate will join a team of two other medical oncologists all of whom, are Diplomates of the ACVIM (Medical Oncology), two board certified radiation therapists (Diplomate of the ACVR), and three surgical oncologists, ACVS Fellow of Surgical Oncology, in a beautiful 100,000 square foot Small Animal Hospital (for a virtual tour see web link at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aubwddx28f0&feature=player_embedded#at=79 )

Features of the hospital include a 1.5T MRI, helical CT, gamma camera, ten spacious O.Rs, C-arm fluoroscopy, portable radiography, state of the art laparoscopy/arthroscopy, interventional radiology suite, electrochemotherapy and a linear accelerator with cone beam CT, a multi-leaf collimator and stereotactic radiotherapy. Development of an independent or collaborative research program in an area of special interest is encouraged. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exists within the College and with the UF College of Medicine, Shands Cancer Center (Cancer Center " UF Health Cancer Center " University of Florida ) (www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/...) and McKnight Brain Institute (including Comparative Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program). The oncology service also offers a robust clinical trials service and is a member of the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC). The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped comparative oncology research lab and be eligible to compete for competitive intramural and endowed research funds.

UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable culture and employing a diverse community. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. At the University of Florida, we know that the quality of our life and the quality of our work are interdependent -- and, as such, we place a high value on the health and wellbeing of our faculty and staff as well as their families.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: None.

Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ .

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.