I happened to see this job ad online.
I will copy and paste here...
Anyone here does vet radonc?
PS: I used to know some people from the 1980's that did vet on the weekend (canine melanoma, soft-tissue sarcoma in dogs etc.)...
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The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, invites applications for two full-time, renewable faculty appointments in Radiation Oncology. The positions are available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, in our Health Programs appointment system or in our tenure system, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will join an existing radiation oncologist, radiation therapist, consultant medical physicist, and 3 dedicated radiation and 3 medical oncology service nurses. The linear accelerator is a Varian Trilogy purchased and installed new in July 2019 and is equipped with RapidArc, OBI, portal dosimetry, millennium MLC, 6 and 10 MV photon energies and 6, 9, 12 and 15 meV electron energies and both dynamic and physical wedges. Current software is Eclipse and Aria version 15.5. There is also a Strontium-90 plesiotherapy unit readily available.
The MSU Oncology Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility that was opened in 2005 as part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment of veterinary oncology patients and is staffed by board certified specialists in anesthesiology, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology, emergency medicine/critical care, neurology, radiation oncology, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation/sports medicine. It is fully equipped with a chemotherapy pharmacy, chemotherapy administration suite, individual species' ward facilities, radioisotope therapy suites, video-microscopy suite, ultrasound unit, examination rooms, rounds room, and individual office space. In addition, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers a complete array of imaging and interventional modalities including 3-D ultrasonography, digital cinefluoroscopy, endoscopy, 16-slice helical CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla onsite MRI, and access to PET CT. Additional support services include primary care and dentistry services and a veterinary social work program. The oncology clinic is supported by the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) which is one of the largest full service veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the world and contributes to the clinical and research missions of the oncology section through services provided by the clinical and anatomical pathology units, and the veterinary molecular pathology laboratory.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include management of referral cases, supervision and clinical instruction of house officers and students, and a commitment to scholarly contributions in the candidate’s area of expertise. Participation in the pre-clinical teaching curriculum as well as contributing to the specialty service leadership are also available. Our Health Professional (HP) and tenure stream positions are dynamic and generally have a 50-75% clinical appointment for the HP track and 30-50% clinical appointment for the tenure track. Both HP and tenure faculty have equal voting rights, and the main difference between the two is a primary and independently driven research focus is expected for tenure stream faculty whereas a more collaborative research focus for HP faculty is acceptable. For both systems, effort distributions across clinical service, teaching and scholarly activities are negotiable with the Department Chairperson and are amenable to change. The position is flexible in meeting different work arrangements and lifestyles. Merit evaluations and promotions are based on the faculty member’s performance within their assigned duties.
Michigan State University has outstanding college-based and university-wide basic and translational research programs that provide ample opportunity for collaborative research with faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and with those of the two human medical schools on campus. Additional opportunities for collaboration exist with investigators at the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Precision Health, and a new Center of Excellence in Imaging and Image-Guided Therapies. Such activities are encouraged at both the Departmental and College level, and support is available for grant writing, locating external funding resources, and processing grant submissions. Internal funding opportunities are also available through endowed research funds. The College of Veterinary Medicine has active faculty development and mentorship programs to facilitate career progression. Michigan State University is located on one of the nation's largest and most beautiful campuses, and the University is home to a diverse international community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers and leaders. East Lansing’s collegiate atmosphere is complimented by low cost of living with convenient access to large cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public school systems.
Radiation Oncology Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree and be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan (limited academic licensure is available). Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Radiology, sub-specialty Radiation Oncology is preferred but board-eligible candidates will be considered. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively within a team. Desired Qualifications An advanced research degree or focused research experience will also be favorably considered.
Required Application Materials Letter of Intent/Cover Letter A letter of intent highlighting specific strengths related to this position, overall related qualifications, experience, accomplishments and career goals. For tenured and continuing system positions, include research interests and funding history. Curriculum Vitae/Resume Your most recently updated CV References Full names and contact information (phone/email) of three (3) individuals to serve as professional references. Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement Diversity Statement Statement on your commitment to diversity. Diversity is defined as the state or quality of being different and as individuals we are all uniquely different. To be an inclusive campus is to respect and value differences. We embrace people from all backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Special Instructions To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2021; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) letter of intent; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) the names and contact information of three professional references; 4) statement about commitment to diversity...
I will copy and paste here...
Anyone here does vet radonc?
PS: I used to know some people from the 1980's that did vet on the weekend (canine melanoma, soft-tissue sarcoma in dogs etc.)...
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The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, invites applications for two full-time, renewable faculty appointments in Radiation Oncology. The positions are available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, in our Health Programs appointment system or in our tenure system, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidate. The successful candidate will join an existing radiation oncologist, radiation therapist, consultant medical physicist, and 3 dedicated radiation and 3 medical oncology service nurses. The linear accelerator is a Varian Trilogy purchased and installed new in July 2019 and is equipped with RapidArc, OBI, portal dosimetry, millennium MLC, 6 and 10 MV photon energies and 6, 9, 12 and 15 meV electron energies and both dynamic and physical wedges. Current software is Eclipse and Aria version 15.5. There is also a Strontium-90 plesiotherapy unit readily available.
The MSU Oncology Clinic is a state-of-the-art facility that was opened in 2005 as part of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment of veterinary oncology patients and is staffed by board certified specialists in anesthesiology, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology, emergency medicine/critical care, neurology, radiation oncology, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation/sports medicine. It is fully equipped with a chemotherapy pharmacy, chemotherapy administration suite, individual species' ward facilities, radioisotope therapy suites, video-microscopy suite, ultrasound unit, examination rooms, rounds room, and individual office space. In addition, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers a complete array of imaging and interventional modalities including 3-D ultrasonography, digital cinefluoroscopy, endoscopy, 16-slice helical CT scanner, 1.5 Tesla onsite MRI, and access to PET CT. Additional support services include primary care and dentistry services and a veterinary social work program. The oncology clinic is supported by the MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) which is one of the largest full service veterinary diagnostic laboratories in the world and contributes to the clinical and research missions of the oncology section through services provided by the clinical and anatomical pathology units, and the veterinary molecular pathology laboratory.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include management of referral cases, supervision and clinical instruction of house officers and students, and a commitment to scholarly contributions in the candidate’s area of expertise. Participation in the pre-clinical teaching curriculum as well as contributing to the specialty service leadership are also available. Our Health Professional (HP) and tenure stream positions are dynamic and generally have a 50-75% clinical appointment for the HP track and 30-50% clinical appointment for the tenure track. Both HP and tenure faculty have equal voting rights, and the main difference between the two is a primary and independently driven research focus is expected for tenure stream faculty whereas a more collaborative research focus for HP faculty is acceptable. For both systems, effort distributions across clinical service, teaching and scholarly activities are negotiable with the Department Chairperson and are amenable to change. The position is flexible in meeting different work arrangements and lifestyles. Merit evaluations and promotions are based on the faculty member’s performance within their assigned duties.
Michigan State University has outstanding college-based and university-wide basic and translational research programs that provide ample opportunity for collaborative research with faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine, and with those of the two human medical schools on campus. Additional opportunities for collaboration exist with investigators at the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering, Precision Health, and a new Center of Excellence in Imaging and Image-Guided Therapies. Such activities are encouraged at both the Departmental and College level, and support is available for grant writing, locating external funding resources, and processing grant submissions. Internal funding opportunities are also available through endowed research funds. The College of Veterinary Medicine has active faculty development and mentorship programs to facilitate career progression. Michigan State University is located on one of the nation's largest and most beautiful campuses, and the University is home to a diverse international community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers and leaders. East Lansing’s collegiate atmosphere is complimented by low cost of living with convenient access to large cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public school systems.
Radiation Oncology Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree and be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Michigan (limited academic licensure is available). Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Radiology, sub-specialty Radiation Oncology is preferred but board-eligible candidates will be considered. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively within a team. Desired Qualifications An advanced research degree or focused research experience will also be favorably considered.
Required Application Materials Letter of Intent/Cover Letter A letter of intent highlighting specific strengths related to this position, overall related qualifications, experience, accomplishments and career goals. For tenured and continuing system positions, include research interests and funding history. Curriculum Vitae/Resume Your most recently updated CV References Full names and contact information (phone/email) of three (3) individuals to serve as professional references. Teaching Philosophy Diversity Statement Diversity Statement Statement on your commitment to diversity. Diversity is defined as the state or quality of being different and as individuals we are all uniquely different. To be an inclusive campus is to respect and value differences. We embrace people from all backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Special Instructions To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by August 15, 2021; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) letter of intent; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) the names and contact information of three professional references; 4) statement about commitment to diversity...
