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Radiation Oncology - Professor

University of Wisconsin Madison
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2025
Job Summary: Responsible for the supervision of the clinical training of students. This function is used to describe instructional academic staff positions in the health sciences and other academic disciplines with clinical practices. Individuals appointed at the clinical instructor level may have qualifications and training comparable with faculty. Clinical titles must have approval of an academic department. Modified professorial functions have four prefixes or levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The specific definition of each level for professorial academic staff titles is left to the purview of each unit in which the title is employed. However, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will be in both Radiology and Radiation Oncology and will include didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching of veterinary medical students, participation in patient care through diagnostic imaging using a variety of modalities including radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography. Patient care through Radiation oncology using the in-house linear accelerator (TomoTherapy Radixact) and other vendors (Varian) with Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), and Image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT). All these responsivities are in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital with supervision of residents and continuing education of veterinarians. Distribution of time for clinical track is expected to be: * Clinical practice: 40-50% * Non-clinical Teaching: 15% * Research: 30-40% * Service: 5% 22-26 weeks of clinical duty; up to 15-20 lectures; up to 20-30 hours of laboratory. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Required Terminal Degree DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree, by start date. Qualifications: * Completion of residency training in Radiation Oncology required by time of start date. * Boarded in the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR), Affiliate in Radiation Oncology is required at time of start date. * Must be boarded or board eligible in ACVR or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) at time of start date. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to develop an academic program that includes Radiation Oncology. License/Certification: Required Wisconsin Veterinary License Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at time of start date. Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: JUNE 28, 2025 Salary: Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months) Additional Information: The current faculty consists entirely of ACVR Diplomates, with three members holding additional certifications one in the Radiation Oncology affiliate and two in the newly established Equine Diagnostic Imaging affiliate. Our standing large animal CT unit, developed at UW-Madison, provides high-resolution, sedated standing CT images of horses, covering areas from the foot to the carpus/tarsus and from the skull to C2-3. The UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a dynamic and collaborative workplace, home to enthusiastic students, skilled technologists, dedicated residents, and faculty specialists who work together to provide outstanding veterinary care. SVM is committed to excellence in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service' enhancing the health and welfare of both animals and people while contributing to Wisconsin's economic well-being. SVM is in the final stages of construction on a state-of-the-art facility, with the exciting transition into the new space already underway. This expansion will significantly enhance instructional areas for students, double the size of the small animal hospital, and greatly improve the large animal hospital. It will also expand laboratory space for studying naturally occurring diseases in animals and humans while modernizing research areas. Please see the following link for more information about the city of Madison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_2zJuSYbpg How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click APPLY ONLINE to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL 312363; please note only one vacancy exists. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jody Silva at jlsilva@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633. Questions about our position or about the directed to Dr. Lisa Forrest at lforrest@wisc.edu. The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 30, 2025, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/ Contact: Lisa Forrest lforrest@wisc.edu 608-263-5668 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 312368-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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