Open Rank Professor (T/TT) in Veterinary Surgical Oncology with Fellowship Training Option (Cross-Posted with Job ID: 61417)

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

The MU College of Veterinary Medicine currently seeking applications for a full-time T/TT faculty position in Veterinary Surgical Oncology. The opening may be filled at the assistant, associate, or full academic rank. This appointment's primary teaching and clinical focus is providing faculty support to the Surgical Oncology section in the Veterinary Health Center (VHC). The Surgical Oncology section functions as part of a multi-disciplinary, integrated Oncology service, with strong support from Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Intermittent, limited support to the Soft Tissue Surgery section may be required.

Potential candidates who have not yet completed their fellowship training in surgical oncology, but are interested in doing so, are welcome to apply with the understanding that the training will be completed during the first 12 to 24 months of their appointment, under the supervision of the college's current Surgical Oncology Faculty. During this training period, they will be expected to contribute to the department as a small animal surgery faculty by assisting with the general soft-tissue surgery case load. Plans for the successful completion of their Fellowship training will be developed in consultation between the candidate and the department.

As part of this appointment, the successful candidate will:

• Provide clinical instruction of students (professional), interns, and residents in surgical oncology, soft tissue surgery, and perioperative medicine utilizing the caseload of the VHC.
• Contribute to the professional and graduate curriculum by participating in classroom and laboratory instruction. Opportunities for online instruction are possible.
• Represent the University, College, and VHC through outreach activities for animal-owning public, referring veterinarians, or other relevant stakeholders.
• Share with other faculty and house officers in after-hours call.
• Tenure track faculty are expected to develop a research program related to surgical oncology, perioperative medicine, or another related discipline. Collaborative research and research mentorship are greatly encouraged.
• Participate in faculty governance activities.
• Other duties as needed in support of the Oncology and Surgery Sections, Department, College, and/or University.

Distribution of effort will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, career goals, and the needs of the Surgery and Oncology sections.

This faculty opening is cross-posted with a NTT (Teaching / Clinical) Faculty Position in Veterinary Surgical Oncology (Job ID: 61417). There is one opening that may be filled under either posting depending on the qualifications of the final candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc).
• Successful completion of a residency training program approved by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) prior to appointment start date.

Candidates will be evaluated on

• Diplomate status or eligibility for board-certification through the ACVS or ECVS.
• Successful completion of fellowship training in surgical oncology or the willingness to complete fellowship training during the first 24 months of your appointment.
• Possession of an advanced degree (Master or Doctoral level) in a relevant area of study is desirable but not required.
• Prior research experience and the demonstrated ability and desire to build a robust independent research program.
• Interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and / or translational veterinary or biomedical research.
• Clinical experience, communication skills, experience working in dynamic environments, passion for teaching, and desire for continuous professional growth and development.
• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri (including faculty licensure), DEA registration and BNDD certificate, and USDA accreditation (Small Animal)
  

Applications should include

• Letter stating professional interests and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae

You may contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter, at hartsfieldn@missouri.edu or 573-882-3761 or Dr. Owen Skinner, Search Committee Chair at skinnero@missouri.edu with questions or for more information.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the college's general and specialty clinics. Additionally, the College is a leader in the training Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is dedicated to developing and disseminating knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people through instruction, innovative research, service, and leadership. The department is home to the college's Veterinary Health Center, a state-of-the-art teaching and medical services faculty, where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies for both small and large animals.

MU is a nationally competitive, global university. Many states fund separate research and land-grant universities, but Missouri combines those roles at its flagship institution. MU is both a land-grant university with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

MU is a national leader in comparative medicine, in which researchers collaborate by sharing discoveries, innovations and treatments for humans and animals. For more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and our impact on Missouri, the nation, and the world, go to:

• University of Missouri/College of Veterinary Medicine - http://cvm.missouri.edu/
• Veterinary Health Center - http://www.vmth.missouri.edu/
• Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab - http://vmdl.missouri.edu/

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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