About the Job

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (UMN-CVM) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Medical Oncologist (ACVIM or ECVIM) to join our dynamic Oncology team. As a member of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Program, you'll contribute to advancing clinical care, research, training, and teaching in a collaborative academic setting. UMN-CVM offers an exceptional environment for professional development and growth.

Position

This is a full-time (100% appointment) faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with tenure-track or contract (non-tenure, clinical) track options available. The salary and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Continual professional development to allow meaningful contributions to the tripartite mission of the CVM. Negotiable allocation of time for clinical service, teaching, and research, depending on applicant interests and goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide clinical service and training in the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Teach and mentor house officers, graduate students, and DVM students.
• Engage in independent and/or collaborative research to advance basic and translational Comparative Oncology.
• Engage in discipline/non-discipline related service to the CVM and other veterinary organizations.

Clinical Opportunities:

• Large teaching hospital with a wide array of specialty disciplines collaborating to provide optimal and compassionate patient care. 
• State-of-the-art equipment including a 3T MRI, a 128-slice dual-source CT scanner with cardiac gating, interventional radiology suite, and a new Varian EDGE linear accelerator. 
• Medical and Radiation Oncology are an integrated service housed in large windowed spaces. 
• Diverse caseload from a wide referral base including multiple private-practice oncologists in the region to aid in recruitment for trials and share in the demand for care.

Research Opportunities:

• There are numerous opportunities for cooperative, team-science-based research both within and outside the CVM, including the UMN Medical School, the UMN Masonic Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center) and its Translational Working Groups. 
• The UMN-CVM Clinical Investigation Center supports clinical studies and preclinical research with technical infrastructure, budgeting assistance, and study coordination according to GCP and GLP guidelines.
• The University of Minnesota is a member of the V Foundationâ™s Canine Oncology Research Consortium (CORC), the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, and the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC).
• Outstanding training in grant writing is available, excellent pre-award services are provided, and there are numerous internal and external funding opportunities.
   

Teaching and Professional Development

• Contribute to the training and mentoring of medical oncology residents, DVM students, and house officers through clinical and didactic instruction.
• Receive support and instruction for teaching from the CVM Academic and Student Affairs Office and the Center for Educational Innovation.
• Many opportunities for professional development including individual mentorship as well as training in leadership, communication, conflict management, DEI, and many others.
• Opportunities to engage with an active group of veterinary and physician researchers, graduate students, and house officers through attendance at interest groups, journal clubs, and research seminars.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance and personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Oncology from ACVIM or ECVIM.
• Demonstrated clinical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to collaborative patient care, research, and teaching.

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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