Clinical or Tenure Track AssistantAssociateProfessor in Medical Oncology
Clinical or Tenure Track AssistantAssociateProfessor in Medical Oncology
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Job Description
The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a clinical or tenure track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position in Medical Oncology. The final track will be offered based on the qualifications and preferences of the successful candidate.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a collaborative multi-disciplinary oncology team within the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center (ACCRC) part of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institutes biomedical research complex in Roanoke VA. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team that includes a medical oncology hospitalist two radiation oncologists one surgical oncologist (with a second position in negotiation) and specialty interns.
Advanced Facilities & Technology:
The ACCRC is equipped with a USP800-compliant chemotherapy suite a 64-slice CT scanner (Siemens SOMATOM Confidence) digital radiography ultrasonography three modern operating rooms and a state-of-the-art Varian Edge linear accelerator. Additional resources include a small animal (rodent) PET/CT and PET/MRI with a Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T MRI coming soon for clinical use.
About the Animal Cancer Care & Research Center:
Opened in 2020 the ACCRC is on a steep upward trajectory in clinical care research and education. It is a premier small animal cancer research hospital delivering exceptional comprehensive and compassionate cancer care. With a clear vision to become one of the leading integrative cancer care centers on the East Coast the ACCRC benefits from its strategic location on the Carilion medical campus directly alongside the Human Cancer Care Center. This brand-new beautiful facility was purpose-built to foster innovation in patient care and translational research providing unmatched opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.
Life in the Roanoke Valley:
Roanoke the largest city in southwest Virginia offers an exceptional quality of life with a rare combination of natural beauty outdoor adventure and low cost of living. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains the area offers immediate access to the Appalachian Trail Blue Ridge Parkway and Smith Mountain Lakemaking it a paradise for hiking biking paddling and scenic exploration. Downtown Roanoke is vibrant and welcoming with farmers markets local breweries diverse dining art galleries and live music. Located just 45 minutes from Virginia Techs main campus in Blacksburgconnected by regular Wi-Fi-equipped shuttle serviceRoanoke is also only 3.5 hours from Washington D.C. with convenient train and air travel.
Opportunities/Responsibilities:
Grow the clinical service with an emphasis on integrated clinical care including medical surgical and radiation oncology.
Consult with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Blacksburg and outside referring veterinarians.
Participate in continuing education programs of the College and faculty governance activities.
Maintain excellence in patient management client service and clinical teaching.
Provide didactic and clinical instruction for DVM students interns residents and graduate students.
Engage in collaborative and translational research involving veterinary and human medical professionals. Research responsibilities will vary based on the interest and qualifications of the candidate.
Benefits ( Generous retirement contributions by the institution
Signing bonus
Student loans payment support
Paid moving expenses
Generous start-up and professional development funding available
Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service teaching and research
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidates experience and qualifications.
24 days per year of leave and carry over of up to 288 hours per year.
Twenty-six weeks (1040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire. Ten days can be used for family sick.
Paid parental leave (320 hours) used for birth adoption foster or custodial placement of a child and is available up to 6 months from date of event. Can be used in addition to other leave. Must have been employed for 12 consecutive months.
Sponsorship of application for permanent residency card available
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Information:
Virginia Tech:
VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine: Animal Cancer Care & Research Center: Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance: Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute: Date:
Review of applicants will begin on September 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is negotiable.
Required Qualifications
DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
Completion of an approved ACVIM-ECVIM-CA Oncology residency program by the date of hire.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Eligibility for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.
Preferred Qualifications
Diplomate status with ACVIM (oncology) or ECVIM-CA.
Experience in clinical or translational research.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Starting at 130000 and commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
Immediately and will continue until the position is filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
