Open Rank Sams Internal Medicine 2023

Position Information

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

All candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree

Position Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical track (non-tenure track), tenure track, or a tenured faculty position in small animal internal medicine at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

The major responsibilities for this position are to teach and provide service in small animal internal medicine in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, teach didactic and laboratory courses related to internal medicine topics to veterinary students, actively participate in the training of residents and interns, and develop a research program, which can be independent and/or collaborative with other faculty members. Proportionate assignments for each area will be based on the candidate's interests in conjunction with the missions of the internal medicine program and the Department.

The service enjoys access to vanguard technology including an endoscopy suite with a complement of endoscopic equipment, Ho:YAG laser, electrosurgical resectoscope, a new Somatom Definition Edge 128 slice CT by Siemens, 3.0 Tesla MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, full laboratory support, and a dedicated interventional radiology suite. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility that opened in March 2015. Each specialty has its own dedicated rounds room.

Salary and entry rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Completed an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and have board certification or be eligible for board certification.

Requirements for appointment for Clinical Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors (non-tenure track) can be found in the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Non-tenure Track Clinical Faculty in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery: https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/SAMS_Guidelines_non-tenure_track_Modified_Oct_312012.pdf

Requirements for appointment for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors (tenure track or tenured) can be found in the Guidelines for Faculty Development in the Department of Small Animal Medicine, https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Small_Animal_Medicine_and_Surgery2015.pdf

For the tenure-track or tenured faculty ranks, documented research productivity commensurate with rank and interest in developing a research program is required.

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have achieved tenure at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collegially.

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?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes 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

The major responsibilities for this position are to teach and provide service in small animal internal medicine in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, teach didactic courses related to internal medicine topics to veterinary students, actively participate in training of residents, and to develop a research program, which can be independent and/or collaborative with other faculty members

Percentage Of Time 100

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• 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.