Small Animal Oncologic Surgery Faculty

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 oncologyfacultywithin the department. Candidates must havea demonstratedcommitment to excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching. Specialty board certification (ACVS) and the title of ACVS Fellow, Surgical Oncology arerequired. 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 nineadditionalfull-time surgeons.

Clinical-track candidates will have up to 65% of their time assigned to clinicalserviceincluding patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students and advanced training of interns,residentsand fellows. The Department and College are particularly interested in advancing the surgical oncology program and the associated Integrated Oncology Service. Sponsored research is notrequiredfor 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 hallmarkof the program is an established surgical oncology fellowship training program. The appointee will activelyparticipatein the training of surgicaloncologyfellow 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 than1 million peopleand 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 tosupport 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,residentsand fellowsintheSurgical Oncology section within the Integrated OncologyService, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment ofpatients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center.

CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES

• All aspects of patient careassociatedwitha busysurgical oncologypracticeincluding:patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs,consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, andparticipation 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.

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicinehas been atop-fiveprogram in theU.S. News & World Reportrankings 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 BeTheModel™ comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world,impactinganimal 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 athttp://vet.osu.edu

Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are stronglyheldvalues 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 ofinnovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical andpostprofessionalprograms such as internships, residencies,fellowships,and graduate studies. Faculty members in the departmentteachour veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical andpostprofessionalinternships,residenciesand 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 atop-20public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 onForbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuitionassistancefor 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.

The OhioState University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, andretainingfaculty of the highest caliber is a corecomponentof this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) hasestablishedDual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR)to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations,identifyingpotential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well asidentifyingopportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning toThe OhioState University.

In addition to beingresponsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is anNSF ADVANCEinstitution and a member of theOhio/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.Additionalinformation about the Columbus area is availablehere. 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 theCollege 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.