University of Georgia
Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor in Large Animal Ambulatory Practice
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604
Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor in Large Animal Ambulatory Practice
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Posting Details Posting Number F2310P
Working Title: Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor in Large Animal Ambulatory Practice
Department: VetMed-Large Animal Medicine
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community.
The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.
Position Details Classification Title: Open Rank
FLSA: Faculty Rank Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
Position Summary: The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Farm Practice in the Field Services Section at the rank of clinical assistant/associate professor. The Field Services Section offers General Large Animal Ambulatory Service, Theriogenology, General Farm Practice, and Production Medicine Services. The General Farm Practice Service provides primary and selected specialized veterinary care to a mixed large animal population in the field. The General Large Animal Ambulatory Service serves a diverse large animal caseload (majority equine) in the greater Athens, GA area and provides teaching opportunities for veterinary students, interns, and residents.
As a clinical track position, most of the faculty member’s time will be allocated to clinical teaching and service. The specific faculty assignment will be tailored to the candidate’s interests in conjunction with the missions of the Farm Practice service and Departmental needs. The ideal candidate would be willing to work with first-opinion large animal cases (equine, small ruminant, bovine, camelid, and pet pig). Expertise in equine routine/preventative care and emergencies is required, and willingness to provide care to other large animal species is expected. Expertise, interest, and/or advanced training in an area that complements the current team is advantageous. The successful candidate should promote a diverse caseload and augment services to best serve teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Service to clients is integral to hospital duties. All faculty are expected to participate in scholarly activity related to clinical service and teaching; establishing an independent research program is not expected. Collaborative research and continuing education programs for veterinarians and the public are encouraged.
The employment start date for the successful candidate is negotiable but targeted for Fall 2025.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 2 years post-DVM experience in large animal practice.
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and a minimum of 7 years post-DVM experience at the time of appointment; board certification in a relevant discipline or an approved exception.
Additional Requirements: To obtain and maintain a Georgia veterinary license and eligibility for a Georgia driver’s license. Board certification is encouraged but not required; candidates without board certifications should have primary care large animal practice expertise or other qualifying accomplishments. Teaching and clinical service experience with veterinary students is advantageous.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; organized, team-oriented, and adaptable. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs, and working around large animals.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Driving: Yes
Security Access: Yes
Background and Credit: Credit background check may be required; visit the UGA Credit Background Check website for details. Background check information is available on the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching: clinical and preclinical teaching of veterinary students, supervision of interns and residents. Farm Animal Practice Rotation (~35-40% EFT); Preclinical teaching remainder.
Research: original studies focused on areas relevant to the field (e.g., equine podiatry, lameness, imaging); 1-2 studies/year with abstracts and publications.
Service: clinical service to the teaching hospital, involvement with professional associations, faculty search committees, and authoring relevant chapters.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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Posting Details Posting Number F2310P
Working Title: Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor in Large Animal Ambulatory Practice
Department: VetMed-Large Animal Medicine
About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community.
The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.
Position Details Classification Title: Open Rank
FLSA: Faculty Rank Open Rank
Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications: DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
Position Summary: The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Farm Practice in the Field Services Section at the rank of clinical assistant/associate professor. The Field Services Section offers General Large Animal Ambulatory Service, Theriogenology, General Farm Practice, and Production Medicine Services. The General Farm Practice Service provides primary and selected specialized veterinary care to a mixed large animal population in the field. The General Large Animal Ambulatory Service serves a diverse large animal caseload (majority equine) in the greater Athens, GA area and provides teaching opportunities for veterinary students, interns, and residents.
As a clinical track position, most of the faculty member’s time will be allocated to clinical teaching and service. The specific faculty assignment will be tailored to the candidate’s interests in conjunction with the missions of the Farm Practice service and Departmental needs. The ideal candidate would be willing to work with first-opinion large animal cases (equine, small ruminant, bovine, camelid, and pet pig). Expertise in equine routine/preventative care and emergencies is required, and willingness to provide care to other large animal species is expected. Expertise, interest, and/or advanced training in an area that complements the current team is advantageous. The successful candidate should promote a diverse caseload and augment services to best serve teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Service to clients is integral to hospital duties. All faculty are expected to participate in scholarly activity related to clinical service and teaching; establishing an independent research program is not expected. Collaborative research and continuing education programs for veterinarians and the public are encouraged.
The employment start date for the successful candidate is negotiable but targeted for Fall 2025.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and 2 years post-DVM experience in large animal practice.
To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor: DVM or equivalent degree and a minimum of 7 years post-DVM experience at the time of appointment; board certification in a relevant discipline or an approved exception.
Additional Requirements: To obtain and maintain a Georgia veterinary license and eligibility for a Georgia driver’s license. Board certification is encouraged but not required; candidates without board certifications should have primary care large animal practice expertise or other qualifying accomplishments. Teaching and clinical service experience with veterinary students is advantageous.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; organized, team-oriented, and adaptable. Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs, and working around large animals.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Driving: Yes
Security Access: Yes
Background and Credit: Credit background check may be required; visit the UGA Credit Background Check website for details. Background check information is available on the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teaching: clinical and preclinical teaching of veterinary students, supervision of interns and residents. Farm Animal Practice Rotation (~35-40% EFT); Preclinical teaching remainder.
Research: original studies focused on areas relevant to the field (e.g., equine podiatry, lameness, imaging); 1-2 studies/year with abstracts and publications.
Service: clinical service to the teaching hospital, involvement with professional associations, faculty search committees, and authoring relevant chapters.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr