Associate or Full Professor- Medical Oncology

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

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). The successful candidate will contribute to patient care, resident training, and scholarly activity within a growing oncology program.

The role includes clinical service, didactic teaching, and research, with leadership in developing the service and mentoring residents and students.

Qualifications

• ACVIM-Oncology or ECIVM-CA Oncology board certification.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Minnesota.
• Experience managing a specialty medical oncology caseload.
• Experience supervising oncology residents and house officers.
• Evidence of effective teaching, communication, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialty medical oncology consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer care and growth of the oncology service.
• Supervise and mentor oncology residents, interns, and DVM students.
• Develop didactic coursework and integrate into all four years of curriculum.
• Contribute to scholarly activities and collaborative research initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and University.
• Engage in service to external stakeholders and university committees.

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

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.

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.

Didactic Teaching (10-20%)

• 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.
• Contribute to continuing education and professional development programs.
• Participate in scholarly activities appropriate to rank and appointment track.
• Develop or contribute to collaborative clinical, translational, or educational research initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and University.

Research and Scholarly Activity (10-20%)

Service and Outreach (10%)

• Service/Outreach responsibilities may include personal development, outreach to external stakeholders and service to the CVM and other veterinary-related professional organizations. Participation in departmental and university service will be appropriate at each stage of your career progression, as is fostering a diverse, inclusive and communicative academic environment in the department and university.
• Expectations of the service component of your position include providing expert advice to referring veterinarians, attending departmental and collegiate faculty meetings, and serving on departmental, collegiate, and university committees.

What We Offer

• An expanding oncology program with strong institutional support.
• Opportunities to help shape the future direction of the service.
• A collaborative academic environment focused on excellence in patient care, teaching, and innovation.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Outstanding opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board certification in Medical Oncology through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM-Oncology) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM-CA Oncology).
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Minnesota.
• Demonstrated experience managing a specialty medical oncology caseload.
• Experience supervising and mentoring oncology residents and house officers.
• Evidence of effective teaching, communication, and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic veterinary medicine.
• Experience developing clinical programs or expanding specialty services.
• Record of scholarly activity consistent with career