Open Rank Clinical or Tenure Track in Veterinary Surgical Oncology – College of VetMed – 1024539-6689

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ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN

DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL MEDICINE

Tenure or Clinical Track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in
Veterinary Surgical Oncology

Variable appointment (25-100%)

Requirements: The successful candidate must have a DVM degree or
equivalent and have achieved ACVS board certification or completed
residency training with credentials accepted by ACVS. In addition, ACVS
fellowship training, ACVS Founding Fellow recognition in surgical
oncology, required. Preference will be given to candidates with ACVS
certification, advanced degree(s), track record in scholarship, and/or
prior research training.

Duties: The University of Illinois is developing a high-quality
integrated oncology service with specialists trained in medical,
radiation, and surgical therapies as well as pain management. These
services work collaboratively to achieve tripartite excellence in
research, teaching, and service. The current oncology program at the
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is a highly
productive and dynamic group of individuals who have achieved excellence
in the arenas of comparative research, resident instruction, and the
practice of cutting-edge diagnostics and therapies for companion
animals.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical service in
veterinary small animal oncology service, contribute to clinical
instruction of surgical residents, interns and veterinary students, and
communicate effectively with clients and referring veterinarians.
Teaching responsibilities will also include didactic, small group and
laboratory instruction of veterinary and graduate students.
Participation in clinically relevant or basic research projects is
expected. Candidates interested in collaborative research will find
ample opportunities to collaborate with our thriving medical and
radiation oncology programs within the College of Veterinary Medicine,
as well as with basic science investigators on main campus. Development
of a Fellowship program in Surgical Oncology will be supported.

The University of Illinois Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is a
full-service facility with newly equipped surgical suites including
fluoroscopic capabilities. The new surgery suites include 8 new
operating arenas, with a fully-equipped interventional suite and new,
state-of-the-art minimally invasive equipment for soft tissue surgery
from Karl Storz, Inc and for orthopedic surgery from Arthrex, Inc. Other
equipment to perform thoracoscopy and laparoscopy including the harmonic
scalpel and Ligasure systems is also available. On-site services include
computed tomography, 3T MRI, radiation therapy, Dual Energy X-Ray
absorptiometry, gait analysis and rehabilitation therapy. Renovations
also included expanded anesthesia, ICU, Intermediate Care and ER spaces.
The Oncology service is currently in the process of a major expansion
which will include a separate entrance and client waiting area, exam
rooms, increased treatment areas, ward spaces and teaching spaces,
technician offices, a small procedures room, and faculty offices.

The percent time dedicated to teaching, scholarly activities, and
clinical service will be based on the successful candidates
appointment.

Professional opportunities: The University of Illinois has a
tradition of excellence as a Land Grant University and a Tier One
Research University. The College of Veterinary Medicine has an
innovative professional veterinary curriculum and is also focusing on
expanding integration of clinical, applied and basic research efforts
across the college and university. A motivated candidate will find many
opportunities to build a fulfilling and rewarding career.

The Department of Veter nary Clinical Medicine features modern research
and animal care facilities. The faculty and staff provide broad public
engagement through operation of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a
regional primary and referral care center for the delivery of
state-of-the art veterinary medical services. Faculty conduct discovery,
instruction, and service relevant to companion animals, horse, food and
fiber animals, exotic, wildlife and zoological species. We are dedicated
not only to animal health and welfare, but also to the improved
understanding of the human-animal bond, food production systems and
ecosystem health. The University of Illinois is one of the premier
public research universities in the country, known for its uniquely
multidisciplinary collaborative research environment.

Personal opportunities: The University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant
university (Doctoral/Research University-Extension) that is ranked among
the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and
graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts
theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the
state and the nation. It employs 3,000 faculty members who serve 31,000
undergraduates and 12,000 graduate and professional students;
approximately 25% of faculty receives campus-wide