Medical Oncologist-HP or TS
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Medical Oncologist-HP or TSJob no: 997250 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary MedicineDepartment: Small Animal Clinical Sciences 10046764Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad StaffSalary: Salary Commensurate with ExperienceLocation: East Lansing Categories: Veterinary/Animal Care, Tenure System Faculty, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, invites applications for a renewable faculty appointment in Medical Oncology. The position is available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, in our Health Programs appointment system or Tenure System, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will join an existing medical oncologist, dedicated medical oncology service nurses, a medical oncology service coordinator, and a radiation therapist.

The MSU Oncology Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility that was opened in 2005 as part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment of veterinary oncology patients and is staffed by board certified specialists. Additional support services include primary care and dentistry services and a veterinary social work program.

The position is flexible in meeting different work arrangements and lifestyles. The successful candidate's responsibilities will include management of referral cases, supervision and clinical instruction of house officers and students, and a commitment to scholarly contributions in the candidate's area of expertise. Participation in the pre-clinical teaching curriculum as well as contributing to the specialty service leadership are also available.

Michigan State University has outstanding college-based and university-wide basic and translational research programs that provide ample opportunity for collaborative research with faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine and with those of the two human medical schools on campus. Support is available for grant writing, locating external funding resources, and processing grant submissions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal, and protect. We aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world.

Required Degree

Other -DVM/VMD (or equivalent)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have a DVM/VMD (or equivalent degree) and be board-certified or board-eligible in veterinary oncology. Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan is required.

Desired Qualifications

• MS/PhD (or equivalent degree) is preferred.
• Additional training/certification in clinical research
• Teaching experience

Required Application Materials

Letter of Intent/Cover LetterA letter of intent highlighting specific strengths related to this position, overall related qualifications, experience, accomplishments, and career goals.

Curriculum Vitae/ResumeYour most recently updated CV

ReferencesFull names and contact information of three (3) individuals to serve as professional references.

Teaching PhilosophyDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Special Instructions

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit all required materials through the University's online applicant system.

Review of Applications Begins On

12/02/2024

Summary of Physical Demands

• Work requiring lifting 50 pounds or more with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more.

Summary of Health Risks

• Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.
• Potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.

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Department Statement

We believe veterinarians make the world a better place. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences is committed to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing the best clinical services available.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years.

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