Professor Medical Oncology

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time position within the Medical Oncology service at UW Veterinary Care. This position is available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the clinical track or tenure track, tailored to the individual candidate’s qualifications and interests. Tenure track faculty at the University of Wisconsin are expected to participate in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents; participate in continuing education programs; and conduct basic science or clinical research that advances the discipline. The new hire will join a collaborative medical oncology team currently composed of three faculty (1 clinical track, 2 tenure track). In addition to faculty, the medical oncology team includes 6 residents, 4 certified veterinary technicians, 1 veterinary assistant, and 1 client care liaison. Besides the medical oncology service, we are proudly integrated with radiation oncology (3 clinical track faculty, 4 residents, 3 CVTs) and surgical oncology (1 clinical track faculty, 1 CVT). We also have a very active clinical trial service that operates under the umbrella of the medical oncology service with one dedicated clinical trials intern and one dedicated CVT. Clinical service responsibilities in UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) include providing high-quality patient care and hands-on training for veterinary students, interns, and residents. Strong communication skills and a commitment to consulting with referring veterinarians and clients are essential. Oncology manages approximately 4,000 cases annually out of the 27,400 small animal patients seen each year at UWVC. Extensive opportunities for collaboration across the larger University of Wisconsin-Madison campus exist. The School of Veterinary Medicine is conveniently located on the west-side of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, close to the School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health campus, including the Carbone Cancer Center, an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10003710; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the School to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position. The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a collegial, collaborative environment that offers specialty care with board-certified experts in allied services including anesthesia and pain management, cardiology, dentistry and oral surgery, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, primary care, special species, and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Additionally, the hospital has a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who meets with clients and offers support groups. In 2024, UWVC opened a new state-of-the-art hospital. Medical oncology is now housed in a large, brand new suite with a dedicated entrance and reception area, 6 exam rooms, two chemotherapy suites, large clinical workspace, and oncology patient kennel space. The radiation oncology working area is adjacent to the medical oncology service with an Accuray Radixact linear accelerator. Surgical oncology receives patients within the medical oncology space.

Requirements

• Must have a DVM or equivalent degree, by start date.
• Board certification or board eligibility in medical oncology (ACVIM) is required by start date.
• Wisconsin Veterinary License, by start date
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice Veterinary Medicine, by start date.

Nice To Haves

• Prior academic experience beyond residency training is preferred, though equivalent experience in a specialty practice setting will also be considered.
• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and clinical instruction of DVM students, interns, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities (20%): Up to 20 weeks of clinical coverage and teaching, training and supervision of residents and interns; clinical teaching of 4th year veterinary students.
• Non-Clinical Teaching Responsibilities (25%): Didactic teaching within both the preclinical curriculum and within the house officer curriculum to include leading and attendance at rounds, laboratory course teaching, mentorship of interns and residents.
• Research Responsibilities (45%): Perform clinical research in the Medical oncology section, including mentorship of house officers and graduate students in research projects.
• Service Responsibilities (10%) : Involvement in committees at the department, school, university, and professional organization levels, participation in continuing education programs for veterinary practitioners in Wisconsin

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree