Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Radiation Oncology
Your next career opportunity awaits at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. One of only 33 veterinary schools in the United States, LSU Vet Med is experiencing unprecedented growth as we seek to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We are dedicated to building a premier team of world-renowned clinicians, educators, and researchers to provide an elite healthcare experience in Louisiana and the region. This is where science meets passion and global health prevails. We hope you will join us as we explore what is possible.
We are seeking our next Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Radiation Oncology. Come work in a vibrant academic oncology program in one of the country’s most diverse and thriving Veterinary Schools! Louisiana State University has an open clinical or tenure-track faculty position for a Radiation Oncologist to join our team of two medical oncology faculty, one radiation oncology faculty, four residents (three medical oncology and one radiation oncology), and five full-time oncology nurses. We have a busy combined clinical service that is supported by a comprehensive diagnostic imaging service, specialty surgeons, clinical pathologists, and a full complement of specialty services. Our 21EX linear accelerator with on-board imaging including cone beam CT is capable of SRT, IMRT, 3D conformal, and electron radiation treatments. We also have a strontium probe. In addition, we are rapidly building up a clinical trials program and have clinical and laboratory support staff that are equipped to facilitate additional clinical trials. We are also members of the Comparative Oncology Trials Consortium (COTC). We're excited to add another faculty member to our dynamic group!
We strive to create and maintain a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, students, and staff to thrive in. Our mission and strategic plan include pillars in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our LSU SVM Diversity Office provides support for the mission and facilitates the objectives of our mission through personal development programs for our entire community. All of our students receive DEI education within the curriculum. We currently have the most diverse staff, second most diverse faculty, and a student body that has grown from 7% to 30% underrepresented minorities within the last five years. Our SVM leaders in the Diversity Office are members of the diversity committees of two national organizations, the AAVMC and the SEVEC (southeast veterinary education consortium) and the SVM diversity committee is driven by the faculty, students, and staff of the school.
LSU has openings for clinical or tenure-track, and professional-track radiation oncologists.
Interested in learning more about this career opportunity?
For a full list of qualifications and how to apply, visit:
https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/Veterinary-Medicine-Building/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Radiation-Oncology--Tenure-or-Clinical-Track_R00083452
Questions are welcome and can be directed to the Search Committee Chair. Please contact Jayme Looper at jlooper@lsu.edu.
Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, license fees and membership dues, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, Annual leave accrued up to 14 days per year, paid sick leave accrued up to 12 days per year, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.
About Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
The LSU campus is located in beautiful Baton Rouge, a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with over 300 years of history. Enjoy amazing culinary experiences, unique architecture, a thriving arts scene, unparalleled musical performances, thrilling sporting events, vibrant festivals and celebrations, and southern hospitality at its finest.
We are just an hour’s drive from the international city of New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, jazz music, and restaurants that are among the finest in the world. We are surrounded by natural beauty that is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy a short trip to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for beautiful beaches, or explore the bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin, a vast natural wonder with a storied past. A world of new experiences awaits you in the heart of Louisiana.
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We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
