Assistant/Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgical Oncology, AC track

The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, Section of Comprehensive Cancer Care invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Academic Clinician (AC) track in Small Animal Surgical Oncology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The start date is negotiable.

About the role

The successful candidate is expected to have a history of or potential as an exemplary clinician and educator, and excel as an academic leader in their field. Members of faculty in the AC track perform 42 weeks per year of clinical patient care, which includes clinical service in surgical oncology and sharing backup on-call for surgery in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Each clinical week is composed of 4 days of patient care and 1 non-patient care day to allow clinicians to complete records and other follow-ups.

Teaching duties include both clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery. The AC faculty member is expected to contribute to their field through education and service that advances their field. The remaining commitment and time away from clinical service for AC faculty members is for professional development, preparation and creation of educational materials, citizenship to the Department and School, and other academic activities. Promotion along the ladder of the University Academic rank is available.

The Section of Comprehensive Cancer Care and Section of Surgery employs multiple members of faculty in direct support of the program, including 4 soft tissue surgeons, 1 interventional radiologist, four medical oncologists, and two radiation oncologists. The Hospital also has an active and robust minimally invasive soft tissue and orthopedic caseload. House officers include six medical oncology residents, two radiation oncology interns, and a clinical trials intern. Seven surgery residents spend a minimum of 6 weeks each year in surgical oncology and 14 rotating interns spend a minimum of 2 weeks in the oncology service. Over 70 additional boarded specialists support Comprehensive Cancer Care and Surgery, including 2 clinical pathologists and 4 anatomic pathologists.

Oncology clinicians enjoy the benefits of the Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center, including multi-slice CT, MRI, a Varian linear accelerator with IMRT capability, as well as the recently renovated Richard Lichter emergency room and state-of-the-art Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite. Adjacent to the veterinary hospital are three world-class biomedical hospitals and research centers, which provide excellent opportunities for collaboration: The Perelman School of Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Wistar Institute. The PennVet Cancer Center, launched in 2017, connects clinicians to researchers at these surrounding centers for a collaborative approach to advance global cancer research (www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/center/penn-vet-cancer-center).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care in surgical oncology and share backup on-call for surgery
• Teach veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery (clinical and didactic)
• Contribute to the field through education and service
• Engage in professional development, preparation of educational materials, and citizenship activities
• Establish a Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program (if fellowship-trained)

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree
• Board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or successful completion of a registered surgical residency
• Expertise in surgical oncology
• Fellowship training is highly desirable

Benefits

The University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes multiple options for retirement savings and tuition benefits for the candidate’s spouse or dependent children.

Location

Philadelphia is a vibrant, historic, and welcoming city that is home to world-class museums, award-winning restaurants, diverse neighborhoods, and a thriving arts scene. The city offers endless opportunities for exploration and enrichment, with easy access to New York and Washington, DC, as well as the mountains and the shore. With extensive parks and green spaces, including the nation’s largest urban park system, Philadelphia offers a high quality of life for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and young professionals alike.