Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank) OR Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor (Open Rank) of Radiation Oncology

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Posting Information


Posting Number PG192969EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank) OR Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor (Open Rank) of Radiation Oncology
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Dept of Clinical Sciences
About the Department
Our clinical radiation oncology program has existed since the College first opened in the mid-1980’s.
There is institutional support for having a team that includes three ACVR-RO board-certified faculty. There are now two vacancies, which means there is an incredible opportunity for our incoming radiation oncologists to re-envision and re-build the program to their liking.
We enjoy a busy and diverse caseload that is well-supported by 3 radiation oncology residents, a robust support staff (two client services representatives, one veterinary assistant, three veterinary technicians and one radiation therapist), a consulting medical physicist, and two medical dosimetrists who provide remote treatment planning support.
The radiation oncology service is located in the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The center is equipped with a strontium probe, and Varian Novalis TX (with cone beam CT, high-definition MLC, CIVCO Protura robotic 6 degrees-of-freedom treatment couch, two Varian Eclipse treatment planning workstations, and a Varian ARIA record and verify system), capable of IMRT, IGRT and stereotactic radiation therapy. The linac is currently undergoing an upgrade to include addition of VMAT (RapidArc), a third treatment planning workstation, and a software upgrade (Eclipse v18); this is scheduled to be complete by early 2024.
Radiation treatment planning is supported by a full diagnostic imaging suite, including CT and MRI. Each year, the service is responsible for primary receiving of over 300 new patient consultations, and treats over 200 new patients. The service has historically operated as a primary receiving service that works closely with colleagues in Medical Oncology (four faculty, four residents and one intern) and Soft Tissue/Oncologic Surgery (four faculty, five residents, and one intern).
Philanthropist Randall B. Terry, Jr. had a vision of a spacious and welcoming veterinary medical center that would be a national model of excellence. The goal was to ensure compassionate and leading-edge specialty health care for companion animals by surrounding a dedicated staff with advanced medical facilities and state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies. At 110,000-square feet, the Terry Center is one of the nation’s largest veterinary hospitals. More
than 20,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by CVM clinicians and the Veterinary Hospital at NC State University is a major referral center for veterinarians throughout the Southeast.
With a focus on patient care, client comfort, and staff efficiency, the Terry Center is designed to help clinicians exceed client and referring veterinarian expectations for state-of-the-art specialty healthcare. Our mission is to partner with veterinarians and provide excellent and compassionate medical care; advance the veterinary profession through medical innovation and clinical research; and prepare the next generation of veterinarians.
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities: 
  • Oversee radiation oncology clinical case management
  • Provide high-quality clinical and pre-clinical teaching
  • Demonstrate research productivity through the procurement of external grant funding and the publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers
  • Participate in college and departmental committees.


Selected applicants can be considered for either a TENURE TRACK or PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL TRACK position.
The difference is that faculty in professional/clinical track positions spend a majority of their time in the clinic, with only a relatively small proportion of their time dedicated to research. By contrast, faculty in tenure track positions are expected to develop and/or run an independent research program, with a focus in clinical, translational, and/or basic research in the cancer and/or radiation-related sciences.
Collaborative research opportunities exist within the NC State University Comparative Medicine Institute, as well as with neighboring institutions includingUNCChapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University.
Often, our faculty become eligible for associate membership in these NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. Notably, the NC State Radiation Oncology team actively participates in a variety of clinical trials, and we are fortunate in that clinical research efforts are well-supported by our Clinical Studies Core, which provides assistance in study design,
coordination and implementation.
In addition to clinical service and research, the successful candidate will also be responsible for 
  • Participation in professional outreach, committee service, teaching, and curriculum development. 
  • Participate in resident training
  • Assist in teaching general oncology in the professional DVM curriculum
  • Host an elective course in feline oncology
  • Support elective clinical rotations in radiation oncology for 4th-year veterinary students
  • Opportunities for mentoring graduate students.
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience
  • Requires Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or an equivalent degree
  • Board certification or accepted credentials for board certification in Radiation Oncology required by start date
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 and residents.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
  • Preferred that candidates for the tenure track position have graduate research training.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty certificate) in the State of North Carolina is required.
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 10/31/2023
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter specifying research area of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three references.

Position Details


Position Number 00105289
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] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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