Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology

Job

Location:

Twin Cities

Job Family:
Academic

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Job Code: 9401

Employee Class:
Instr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp

The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Radiation Oncology. This tenure-track position represents a transformative opportunity to expand the College's leadership in precision radiation therapy, comparative oncology, and translational cancer science.

The successful candidate will develop a world‑class program integrating advanced clinical care, cutting‑edge research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The endowed chair will serve as a strategic leader in developing innovative approaches to radiation oncology while fostering partnerships across engineering, cancer biology, medical physics, data science, human health sciences, and industry.

Applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Precision radiation oncology
• Medical physics and radiation biology
• Image-guided and adaptive radiation therapy
• AI-enabled treatment planning
• Quantitative imaging and radiomics
• Theranostics and molecular imaging
• Comparative oncology
• Radiation response biomarkers
• Translational cancer therapeutics
• Clinical outcomes and implementation science

The successful candidate will be expected to serve as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead interdisciplinary research programs, build sustainable extramural funding portfolios, foster partnerships across the University and beyond, and advance the College's strategic priorities in One Health, translational science, and data‑enabled discovery. The ideal candidate will not only contribute to their discipline but will help shape the future research ecosystem of the College through leadership, mentorship, and team science.

The successful candidate will be:

• A visionary leader who anticipates emerging trends in oncology.
• A catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• A builder of sustainable research programs and shared infrastructure.
• A mentor committed to developing future clinician‑scientists.
• An ambassador for the College's One Health and comparative oncology missions.
• A scholar capable of translating scientific discovery into meaningful clinical and societal impact.

• Develop an independent, nationally recognized research program.
• Lead interdisciplinary research initiatives involving veterinary medicine, human medicine, engineering, physics, and data sciences.
• Secure extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations, and industry.
• Build collaborative infrastructure supporting translational and comparative oncology research.
• Advance innovative technologies that improve cancer diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

• Provide advanced radiation oncology services within the Veterinary Medical Center.
• Advance clinical innovation through technology adoption and evaluation.
• Develop and participate in clinical research and clinical trials.

• Participate in professional and graduate education programs.
• Mentor residents, graduate students, and junior faculty.
• Support development of future leaders in oncology and translational science.

Position will be full-time, Monday-Friday, typically day time hours

Appt Term: 12 month

Work Environment:
Work will be completed on the St. Paul Campus at the University of Minnesota
- Twin Cities. In-person work is required for the clinical component of the position at the Veterinary Medical Center, largely during traditional Monday
- Friday daytime hours. Didactic teaching is also done in person, though research…