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Assistant Professor, Small Animal Surgical Oncology, Clinician Educator

University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The successful candidate is expected to have history of or potential as an exemplary clinician, educator and researcher and excel as an academic leader in their field. Members of faculty in the CE track perform 29 weeks of clinical patient care (up to a 60% clinical commitment) which includes clinical service in surgical oncology and sharing backup on-call for surgery in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Teaching duties include both clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery.

Responsibilities

  • Perform 29 weeks of clinical patient care (up to a 60% clinical commitment) which includes clinical service in surgical oncology and sharing backup on-call for surgery in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital.
  • Teach veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery.
  • Contribute to the field through scholarship that brings new knowledge and advances the field.
  • Establish a productive clinical research program that leads to advancements in the field.

Requirements

Candidates must have a veterinary degree and be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or successfully completed an accredited surgical residency and are preparing for board-certification. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in surgical oncology. Fellowship training is highly desirable, with the goal of establishing a Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a veterinary degree and be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or successfully completed an accredited surgical residency and are preparing for board-certification. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in surgical oncology. Fellowship training is highly desirable, with the goal of establishing a Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program.

Skills

Expertise in surgical oncology, ability to teach veterinary students, interns, and residents in oncologic and soft tissue surgery, and the ability to establish a productive clinical research program.

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.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with professional and academic credentials and experience.

Schedule

The start date is negotiable.

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.

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