Clinical Assistant Or Clinical Associate Professor Of Surgical Instruction And Clinical Skills

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking candidates for the role of Surgical and Clinical Skills instructor. The successful candidate will hold a 12-month position as Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, depending on experience.

The successful applicant will join and work with the Office of Academic Affairs team, including the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, the Assistant Deans for Pre-Clinical and Clinical Academic Affairs, and the Director of the Clinical Skills Laboratory. Additionally, they will work closely with the surgery faculty in the Departments of both Large Animal Medicine and Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, and support staff members in the Office of Academic Affairs, including three technicians.

The academic focus for the position is to develop and manage the surgery curriculum in conjunction with the surgery faculty and the clinical skills laboratory director. Applicants must be highly innovative and motivated to advancing surgical and general clinical skills instruction, including learning and assessment.

As time permits, the successful applicant will participate in instruction of other aspects of clinical and professional skills. Furthermore, participation in teaching primary care clinical medicine in the Community Practice Rotation in the University Pet Health Center is possible depending on the candidate's experience. Participation in scholarly activity regarding evidence-based veterinary medical education as a collaborative investigator is encouraged.

The successful applicant is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team-oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license (regular or faculty) and be eligible for a State of Georgia driver's license.

The successful applicant will join and work with a clinical skills team comprising three technicians, the clinical skills laboratory director, and the surgery faculty from the Departments of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and Large Animal Medicine. The faculty and staff in the Office of Academic Affairs will support the position.

Experiences that would contribute to the position's success include private clinical practice, academic clinical practice, particularly in a clinical skills laboratory, and academic administration. Board certification is not necessary.

Additional Requirements

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and a minimum of 2 years post-DVM experience, 4 years or more strongly preferred. Candidates should show evidence of a high level of competence and demonstrate the promise of moving toward excellence in student instruction and scholarly activity.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (Non-Tenure Track) the candidate is expected to have at least nine years of post-DVM experience including five years clinical teaching experience in an academic environment. Candidates should have a minimum of five years at the rank of clinical assistant professor or comparable experience.

The candidate should have documented excellence in patient care, student instruction, scholarly activities, or practice and service

Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Faculty can be found atUGA_Guidelines_for_Appointment_and_Promotion_of_Clinical_Faculty.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Prior history in both private practice and in clinical instruction is desirable. Prior history in academia is advantageous, but not essential.

Furthermore, an advanced degree, particularly in an education-related discipline is advantageous.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful applicant is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team-oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.

Practical knowledge and ability to perform diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic techniques commonly used in general practice.

Knowledge of general medical teaching practices including learning and assessment

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate surgical laboratories for second- and third-year students

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Instruct in surgical laboratories for second- and third-year students

Percentage Of Time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Oversee pre-operative and post-operative assessment of animals presented for spays and or neuters

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Communicate with other surgical instructors regarding instructional needs

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Teach DVM students in didactic classes related to common surgical principles and techniques

Percentage Of Time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Teach clinical skills other than surgical skills in Clinical Skills Lab

Percentage Of Time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Developing and assessing the impact of models on student learning

Participate through collaboration with colleagues in andragogical research

Percentage Of Time 5

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.