Instructor – Companion Animal
Location: Dallas, TX
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Job Number: 783966
Category: Faculty and Physicians
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Responsibilities
The UT Southwestern Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking an Instructor level faculty position in the areas of therapeutic devices, cancer immunotherapy, and veterinary medicine for our new companion animal facility. Appointment as an Instructor commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.
Applicants must have a Ph.D.; individuals with expertise in biomedical engineering, immunology, cancer biology, and in vivo animal tumor models are encouraged to apply. Key responsibilities associated with the role; engage in mechanistic and therapeutic explorations spanning both in vitro and in vivo models leveraging a drug-device synergy. Participate in veterinary trials specifically focused on companion animal cancer patients. Develop manuscripts for publication and present findings on international and domestic platforms. Actively contribute to the collective efforts of the research team.
UT Southwestern is a leading institution conducting academic research. With six Nobel Laureates and 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences currently on faculty, UTSW is among the top five biomedical research institutions in the nation. The Department of Radiation Oncology is a leader in the development and clinical implementation of innovative treatment strategies. The department currently has a total of 22 MD and MD/Ph.D. physicians and 14 medical residents. The Division of Medical Physics and Engineering currently has 31 faculty-level physicists, 12 full-time dosimetrists, five research/service engineers and many postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. We currently provide patient care to over 200 patients per day, many treated with state of the art machines and techniques. The clinical practice relocated in 2017 to a new 63,000 square foot building, the largest individual faculty for radiation oncology in North Texas, and we opened a similar-sized expansion in the spring of 2021 which includes the latest linacs (including PET and MRI linac) to do adaptive treatments and planning systems.
Competitive salary and potential for academic, scientific and clinical advancement are available. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/ and should upload or send their CV to:
Robert D Timmerman, M.D. Professor and Chair
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Radiation Oncology
2280 Inwood Road Dallas, Texas 75390-9303
Robert.Timmerman@utsouthwestern.edu
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Benefits
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Health Benefits
- PPO and ACO Options
- 100% Coverage for Preventative Health − No Co-Pay
- Tobacco-Free Incentives
- Generous Prescription Drug Plan
- 3 Options for Dental Coverage
- 2 Options for Vision Coverage
- Abundance of Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Retirement Plan
(Eligibility varies by employment status)
- The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is a defined benefit plan with 5-year vesting
- Optional Tax-Sheltered Annuity
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
PTO Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays, Eligible Day 1
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Vacation
- 8 Hours/Month Accrued Sick Leave
Other Benefits
- On-Site Day Care
- Employee Discount Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Group Life Coverage
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Working at UTSW
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It takes a lot to keep UT Southwestern at the forefront, where world-class patient care, acclaimed medical education, and innovative research breakthroughs are common occurrences. When you join us, those are the challenges you’ll share. Our organization has taken on serious commitments and responsibilities within a rapidly evolving health care system.
Change is a constant, so our work supporting this complex matrix of business and systems needs must rise to the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation. That’s true for every role across the Medical Center and represents why this can be the most challenging work of your career.
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