Tenured/Tenure-Track: Open Rank - Small Animal Oncology

About the role

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (SVMBS) at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position in medical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Major portion of time (35% effort negotiable) dedicated to research, clinical instruction, and patient care in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH).
• 35% clinical responsibilities: primary management of cases, instruction of veterinary students and technicians, mentorship of interns and residents, and occasional after-hours emergency coverage.
• 20% classroom and laboratory teaching: education of professional students in the integrated curriculum and opportunities to interface with graduate students across multiple disciplines.
• 10% academic citizenship: service to committees, working groups, and professional organizations.

Requirements

• DVM degree (or equivalent) and ACVIM-Oncology diplomate status or completion of an approved residency and board certification in oncology.
• Licensed or eligible for regular or special licensing to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. They should also have a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and a desire to contribute to the educational mission of the department.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and a passion for advancing veterinary oncology are essential.

Benefits

The Department offers a competitive start-up package commensurate with the clinical or scholarly needs and record of the individual. Additionally, there is an opportunity to join one of more than 10 academic endowed Chairs.

Pay

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is on an 11-month appointment, with an anticipated start in the Summer or Fall of 2024.