Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Small Animal Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG193200EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Small Animal Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials.
Work Schedule TBD
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Department of Clinical Sciences
About the Department
The Department of Clinical Sciences is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging the animal-owning public, government and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.
With over seventeen clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care.
Each year, over 32,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from CVM, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
The Department of Clinical Sciences at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Small Animal Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery.
Clinical responsibilities include receiving patients, diagnosis, and surgical management of soft tissue surgery patients referred from veterinarians throughout North Carolina and the Southeast.
Clinical teaching responsibilities include receiving cases, diagnosis, and surgical management of soft tissue cases with senior students, interns/surgical residents and daily rounds with senior students, interns and residents.
The selected candidate for this position will:
  • Join a team of 3 experienced faculty surgeons on the Soft Tissue and Oncologic Surgery service.
  • Provide effective and efficient patient care and hospital service management. 
  • Continually improve quality of care as an integrated member of the surgery section and the teaching hospital as a whole.
  • Act as a surgical advisor to referring veterinarians (daily phone and/or email consultations) and other clinicians in our own hospital.
  • Develop innovative and valued didactic and clinical learning experiences for veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary practitioners.
  • Engage in clinical or basic research to develop new knowledge in the realm of soft tissue and/or oncologic surgery. 
  • The ideal candidate will have a proven record in research, which includes the ability to write and develop proposals that will obtain extramural funding.
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • DVM (or equivalent degree) and eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty certification) in North Carolina.
  • Must be surgery residency trained. 
Other Required Qualifications
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
  • Aptitude for and desire to teach and mentor veterinary students, house officers, and residents.
  • Expertise in small animal soft tissue and oncologic surgery.
Preferred Qualifications
  • American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) Diplomate status preferred.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Candidates must meet requirements for a North Carolina Faculty License, or regular North Carolina veterinary licensure.
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 02/07/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Details


Position Number 00104331
Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID 195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
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