Open Rank Professor (T/TT) in Veterinary Medical Oncology (Cross-Posted with Open Rank NTT Professor in Veterinary Medical Oncology - Job ID: 60797)

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

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 of 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 where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies.

The Oncology Service in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine includes all three sub-specialties: medical, radiation, and surgical. The service is the second highest revenue generating service in our hospital, managing approximately 1,500 consultations every year. Comprised of four faculty members, the Medical Oncology team supervises six medical oncology residents annually, as well as contributes to the supervision and training of small animal rotating interns as well as oncology interns each year. In addition to patient care and treatment, house officer training, and DVM student education, the faculty in the service contribute to research activities both in the College of Veterinary Medicine, through public-private partnerships and clinical trials, and with the greater MU community through collaboration with the School of Medicine, the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, and the NextGen Precision Medicine Initiative.

We are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Tenure/Tenure Track Professor to join our Medical Oncology Service. Incumbents will be expected to maintain a strong caseload, participate in house officer training and DVM student education, as well as drive a robust translational research program that seeks to develop new and innovative treatments, improve diagnostic capabilities, increase patient outcomes, and drive understanding of cancer as a disease. They will be expected to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts seeking to understand and treat cancer.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality treatment and patient care as a member of the medical oncology service.
• Participate in the clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students; modeling professional conduct and providing case-based instruction and feedback.
• Train, mentor, and guide house officers (both residents and interns), providing consistent instruction, feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Build and maintain a strong research program in an area of Veterinary Medical Oncology. The University of Missouri places a strong focus on interdisciplinary and collaborative research and values a One Health and Comparative Medine mindset and approach to research.
• Contribute to and participate in college, departmental and hospital governance and service through committee work and other activities.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible, 12-month/year appointment. Distribution of effort between teaching, research, and service will depend on the career goals of the final candidate and the needs of the department.

This faculty opening is cross-posted with a Non-Tenure Track (Teaching / Clinical) Faculty Position in Veterinary Medical Oncology (Job ID 60797). There is one opening that may be filled at any level depending on final candidate qualifications.

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 Internal Medicine, Specialty of Oncology or the European College of Veterinary Medicine, Specialty of Oncology prior to appointment start date

Candidates will be Evaluated On:

• Diplomate status or eligibility for board certification by ACVIM, Specialty of Oncology or an equivalent authority
• Possession of an advanced degree (Masters or Doctoral level) is required
• Professional, residency and graduate training
• Prior research productivity and experience building and maintaining an externally funded, independent research program
• Educational and professional achievement, career goals and the needs of the college
• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri, DEA registration and BNDD certificate

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

• Letter stating professional interests and career goals
• Curriculum Vitae

Please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter, at hartsfieldn@missouri.edu or 573-882-3761 or Dr. Lee Talbott, Search Committee Chair at jtalbott@missouri.edu.

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

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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