Description

 The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in medical oncology.  This position will support clinical activity and clinical teaching in the Harrington Oncology Service in the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, but is also expected to take an active role in supporting our clinical and/or applied oncology research program. The successful applicant is expected to develop an independent or collaborative research program in a relevant area. We seek an enthusiastic team-oriented clinician who will support the student and resident training environment and ensure outstanding patient care, client care, and service to our referring veterinarians. Professorial appointments at any rank will be considered, depending on the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The position is on the continuous term (tenure-equivalent) track.

The Harrington Oncology Program at the Cummings School has a robust clinical caseload and excellent student teaching and resident training programs. The successful candidate will be part of a team of four medical oncologists and two radiation oncologists.  The Harrington Oncology Program is located in a dedicated wing of the FHSA with an integrated service space including a USP-800 compliant chemotherapy hood and treatment area, a separate kennel room, a rounds room, and a central EMR space. The service has an Onkodisruptor™ electrochemotherapy unit along with dedicated anesthesia equipment. Available state-of-the-art equipment includes a Canon Aquilion Exceed LB™ 160-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, Varian iX™ linear accelerator with RapidArc™ technology, a 120 leaf Millennium™ multileaf collimator, and on-board imaging, including cone beam CT, Mosaiq Record & Verify™ system, and Varian Eclipse™ treatment planning system. As part of the Clinical Research Shared Resource, the Clinical Trials Office broadly coordinates clinical studies and trials, including evaluations of therapies, medical devices, and diagnostic tests. 

The Foster Hospital for Small Animals receives 35,000 cases per year and has a full range of specialties that include diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, and ophthalmology. The emergency and critical service provides 24 hour/7 day a week service and is certified as a Level 1 Trauma Center.

This position will provide 22-26 weeks of clinical coverage, with an additional 21-25 weeks available for research and scholarly activity, off-clinic teaching, and service.  Engagement with collaborative and independent clinical trials research is expected. Vacation and university time off is 5 weeks.

Qualifications
Requirements include a DVM degree or its equivalent and completion of a residency program in medical oncology. Board certification is required at or within two years of the time of hire. Demonstrated interest and aptitude in teaching is required. Appointment rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and interests of the candidate.

Application Instructions
Application review will begin on March 16, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing their qualifications, research experience and interests, clinical interests, and teaching experience.  Please address your strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive environment as it relates to teaching, research, and/or service in the cover letter. The names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references should be provided.  Applicants should submit materials through the Interfolio link here (https://apply.interfolio.com/181651). For questions about the application process please contact Dr. Leslie Sharkey at Leslie.Sharkey@tufts.edu.

The salary range for assistant professors is $124,000 to $186,000. The salary range for associate professors is $131,000 to $219,000. The salary range for full professors is $140,000 to $280,000. Tufts University is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each candidate’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The pay offered within the posted range will be determined based on a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the individual’s education and experience, discipline, rank, internal equity, and budgetary considerations.  

Cummings School is situated in Grafton, MA on a 600-acre pastoral campus, forty-five minutes west of Boston and next door to Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts.  A virtual tour of the campus is available here. There is a regional rail service stop adjacent to campus and easy access to cultural and sporting events. The campus is a short drive from beautiful beaches, mountains, and other unique features of New England. The area is a hub of biotechnology and higher education. The K-12 education system is excellent. Housing is readily available close to campus or in any number of surrounding towns. Links to faculty policies and procedures and human resources benefits can be found here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. 

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