Small Animal Oncologic Surgery Faculty

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Job Title:

Small Animal Oncologic Surgery Faculty

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract. Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Small Animal Oncologic Surgery  

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences 

College of Veterinary Medicine 

Position Overview  

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time clinical faculty position in Small Animal Oncologic Surgery at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The appointee would be joining two other surgical oncology faculty within the department. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching. Specialty board certification (ACVS) and the title of ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology are required. The appointee will join the Integrated Oncology Service within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences which currently consists of eight faculty positions (two surgical oncologists, four medical oncologists, and two radiation oncologists) as well as six medical oncology residents, one radiation oncology resident, one surgical oncology research intern and one surgical oncology fellow candidate. The appointee will also be within the Small Animal Surgery Section consisting of nine additional full-time surgeons.

Clinical-track candidates will have up to 65% of their time assigned to clinical service including patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students and advanced training of interns, residents and fellows. The Department and College are particularly interested in advancing the surgical oncology program and the associated Integrated Oncology Service. Sponsored research is not required for clinical track faculty, but contributing to clinical research, publications, and other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine is expected and encouraged.

The Integrated Oncology service is located within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center, Hospital for Companion Animals, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment including diagnostic imaging (3-Tesla MRI, 128-slice CT, and GE Omni 32 PET/CT) and linear accelerator (Varian Edge with HD120 MLC) with stereotactic radiation therapy capability. Our goal is to build upon current success and to augment and advance the clinical, research, and teaching components of the Integrated Oncology Service. The surgical oncology team has access to a large, diverse caseload with patients referred throughout the Midwest and beyond. A hallmark of the program is an established surgical oncology fellowship training program. The appointee will actively participate in the training of surgical oncology fellow candidates, surgery and medical oncology residents, and interns. 

Faculty members are encouraged to develop collaborative endeavors with clinicians and scientists within the College of Veterinary Medicine, including clinical trials (http://vet.osu.edu/vmc/clinical-trials) and other units on the university campus. With seven health sciences colleges and an academic medical center on one campus, Ohio State leads in health innovation. We provide direct patient care to more than 1 million people and 33,000 animals every year. Our integrated teams of clinicians, researchers and educators ensure our communities get the most effective care supported by the best scientific evidence. Opportunities exist and are encouraged to support collaboration with clinical and basic science researchers within the OSU James Cancer Center. Through our partnerships at home and around the world, we extend Ohio State’s impact across the state and the globe. No other major university has seven health sciences colleges on one campus (https://u.osu.edu/onehealth/about/health-sciences-at-ohio-state/).

Performance Objectives  

TEACHING DUTIES 

• Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, interns, residents and fellows in the Surgical Oncology section within the Integrated Oncology Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center. 

CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES 

• All aspects of patient care associated with a busy surgical oncology practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities. 

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES 

• Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting research, 

writing for publication, and other scholarly activities. 

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS 

• Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction. 

• Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and 

guidelines. 

Education and Experience Requirements 

Required:

• DVM (or equivalent veterinary degree) 

• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) 

• ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology 

Desired:

• Excellence in patient management

• Excellence in service to clients and referring veterinarians 

• Experience in the classroom and laboratory teaching of veterinary students 

• Experience in the clinical training of veterinary students 

• Experience in the training of interns, residents, and fellows / graduate students 

• Evidence of mentoring (e.g. students, trainees, staff, peer) 

• Scholarly track-record consistent with rank 

• Evidence of supporting a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration 

Additional Information 

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. 

How to Apply 

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Application closes MM/DD/YYYY Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. 

Required: 

• Cover letter 

• Curriculum Vita (CV) 

• Statement of Research 

• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring 

• Four professional references 

Additional information regarding this search or the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Brian Husbands at husbands.2@osu.edu. 

The College  

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model™ comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. 

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at http://vet.osu.edu

Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors. 

Department Information  

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier care to both our clients and patients. Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical and postprofessional programs such as internships, residencies, fellowships, and graduate studies. Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and postprofessional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction. 

The University  

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. 

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. 

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. 

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In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).  

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI. 

 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability 

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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