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University of Florida Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management and Zoological Medicine in Gainesville, Florida
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management and Zoological Medicine
Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=534622&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 534622
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department: 28060000 - VM-COMP, DIAG & POP MEDICINE
Classification Title:
CLIN AST/ASO PROF
Job Description:
The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a joint full-time clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor in our Anesthesia and Pain Management and Zoological Medicine Services.
The individual will participate in and support the clinical service and teaching activities of both services in the UF Veterinary Hospitals (UFVH) and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students, residents (ACVAA & ACZM), and interns and opportunities also exist for graduate student mentorship and education. Clinical responsibility will be evenly shared between the services in rotation with the current faculty. Anesthesia and Pain Management Service duties include the management of small and large animal cases, including open heart surgery. Zoological Medicine duties include veterinary care for zoological companion animals, native Florida wildlife, and three AZA-accredited zoological facilities. Our services collaborate with the college’s diverse clinical, diagnostic, and research services, as well as our enthusiastic educational professionals, to provide excellence and innovation in clinical medicine, education, and scientific investigation.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine is the seventh ranked College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 10 public research university (UF is ranked #6 nationally). The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration. UF aspires to provide an exceptional and collegial academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. The university has a student body of over 60,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, including over 16,000 minority students, and 6,000 international students.
Expected Salary:
Rank and salary will be based upon the successful candidate’s professional qualifications and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Required qualifications for this position is a DVM or equivalent degree from an approved institution and diplomate status or eligibility of both the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and the American College of Zoological Medicine, with diplomate status in both expected within 3 years of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with anesthetic management of open-heart surgery is desirable. USDA Category II accreditation is expected within 1 year of hire.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applicants for job number 534622 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals and vision for this position, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. These documents must be submitted online. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Amy Alexander, Search Committee Chair (AlexanderA@ufl.edu). Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. A starting date of July 2025 is preferred, although this is negotiable for well qualified applicants.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 27 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
