College of Veterinary Medicine- Faculty Position in Radiation Oncology

Description

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee is inviting applications for a clinical or tenure-track faculty position in radiation oncology. The applicant must have a DVM or equivalent degree and specialty training in radiation oncology. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Radiology Oncology is preferred, but applicants that have completed residency training will be considered. The successful candidate is expected to add to the department’s reputation and make contributions to the teaching, service and research program of the College.

The successful applicant will join a team of 2 board certified medical oncologists. Three residents in medical oncology, three licensed veterinary technicians, and 2 veterinary assistants complete the oncology team. There is an excellent caseload with a wide spectrum of oncology cases. Radiation oncology facilities are housed within the Veterinary Medical Center and include a Varian Medical Systems Clinac iX Silhouette with 120- MLC linear accelerator. There is also Strontium – 90 therapy, IMRT (Intensity modulated radiation therapy) and record and verify Aria treatment.

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences has clinical specialists in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, anesthesiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, emergency/critical care, behavior, dentistry and nutrition. In addition, there is a physical therapy program and opportunities to work with the avian and zoological medicine service on oncology cases. There are excellent diagnostic imaging facilities that include on-site CT scanning, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, MRI and off-site access to PET scanning to support the oncology program. The faculty promote excellence in patient care and teaching of both veterinary students and house officers. There are also two medical physicists who support the program.

The successful candidate will be expected to continue to develop and provide service in the radiation oncology sector of the oncology program. The candidate will have teaching responsibilities in the oncology course for pre-clinical veterinary students and in the clinical oncology student rotation. Opportunities for collaborative research and for the development of an independent research program are available. Expectations in this regard will depend on the candidate’s background as well as effort allocation determined by employment track. The successful candidate will participate in training of residents enrolled in an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine approved residency training program in oncology. There will be an opportunity to develop a residency program in radiation oncology.

The candidate should have excellent communication skills and the ability to interface well with others in the oncology team and with clinical colleagues. Salary and rank will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The applicant must have a DVM or equivalent degree and specialty training in radiation oncology. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Radiology Oncology is preferred, but applicants that have completed residency training and whose credentials have been accepted by the ACVR also will be considered.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates are invited to submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests as well as the names and addresses of three references to apply.interfolio.com/85555 .

Questions can be sent to:

Dr. Jonathan Abbott, Chair of the Search Committee
Email: abbottj@utk.edu

For additional information, applicants are directed to visit the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine web site at: www.vet.utk.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu .