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Job Category: Faculty
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Assistant Professor
Job Summary:
The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time faculty position as Assistant, Associate, or fullProfessor in Large Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Large Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised of 3 full-time ACVS Diplomates (including 1 ACVSMR double boarded surgeon), 3 residents/interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians.
Appointment may be made in the Teaching, Clinical, or Tenure track as appropriate to the candidate's background, experience, qualifications and career goals.
UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, interns, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.
The SVM recently completed construction of a new facility that doubled the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhanced the large animal hospital, expanded labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases and increased and modernize infectious disease research space. The large animal hospital includes state-of-the-art equipment such as laparoscopy, arthroscopy, flexible endoscopy including dynamic airway endoscopy, gait analysis equipment, ultrasound, digital radiography, standing CT, and 3D printing. A new indoor arena as well as shock wave therapy, electrocardiography (resting and exercise) and regenerative medicine therapy (stem cells, PRP, Prostride) equipment supports our equine sports medicine section. : https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/a-home-fit-for-the-school-of-veterinary-medicine/
UW-Madison campus provides an excellent environment which has a vibrant biomedical research community and offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The School of Medicine and Public Health, which is home to the Carbone Cancer Center, Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research are within a short walk of the SVM. The beautiful city of Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work and play. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_2zJuSYbpg
Key Job Responsibilities:
Clinical service within the Section of Large Animal Surgery at UW Veterinary Care including daytime and emergency duty, and back-up on call support to large animal surgery residents, interns, and technicians. Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and interns and residents in large animal surgery.
Up to 20 weeks of clinical duty per year. Will cover an equitable portion of lecture and laboratory teaching shared with the section (most recently averaging 10-15 lectures and 10-15 laboratories per year). Required to be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach and/or climb a ladder, kneel or sit on the floor, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.
Distribution of time is expected to be approximately Clinical practice 35-45%, Teaching 5-10%, Research 40-50%, Service 5-15%
Department:
University of Wisconsin, Madison - School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Surgical Sciences
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off,
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance,tax-advantaged
savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin
Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please
see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Required Qualifications:
-DVM and PhD or equivalent by start date
-Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Wisconsin by start date.
-American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified or Board Eligible by start date as a result of advanced training in Large Animal Surgery. Applicants with experience in surgery in species such as large ruminants, camelids, etc. are strongly encouraged to apply. An individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification may also be considered.
Education:
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree) by start date
• PhD by start date
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and a document listing three professional references.
Please note that this position is being advertised simultaneously with JRs 10012026, 10012044, and 10012072 but only one opening exists.
Contact Information:
If you have questions, please contact Jody Silva at jlsilva@wisc.edu 608-263-5633. Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Sabrina Brounts at sabrina.brounts@wisc.edu
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