OPEN Rank Internal Medicine

Posting Details

Posting Details



Posting Number F0983P Working Title OPEN Rank Internal Medicine Department VetMed-Small Animal Med & Surg About the University of Georgia
The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 02/01/2022 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/09/2021 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified applicants should submit (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity and inclusion of the College and the Veterinary Profession. Candidates are encouraged to identify their strengths/experiences in these areas as it relates to teaching, research and/or service in their cover letter.

All applications will be fully considered until October 15, 2021; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The employment starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable and can be as early as February 01, 2022. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Ben Brainard, Search Committee Chairperson, by email (brainard@uga.edu) or telephone (706-202-5665). Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

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Position Details

Position Information



Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Negotiable Minimum Qualifications
DVM or equivalent terminal degree Position Summary
The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical track (non-tenure track), tenure track, or 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 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. Proportionate assignments for each area will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the internal medicine program and the Department. Additional Requirements
Clinical track (non-tenure track):

Clinical Assistant Professor
Candidates should be board certified or eligible for board certification. Candidates should show evidence of a high level of competence and demonstrated promise of moving toward excellence in patient care, student instruction, scholarly activities, or practice and service.

Clinical Associate Professor
Board certification and a minimum of five years at the rank of clinical assistant professor, or comparable experience. Clear and convincing evidence of stature as a regional authority. Demonstrated excellence in clinical competency and documented excellence in patient care, student instruction, scholarly activities, or practice and service.

Clinical Professor Qualifications
Board certification and at least five years at the rank of clinical associate professor, or comparable experience. Excellence in clinical competency and recognized at the national level as an authority. Documented excellence in patient care, student instruction, scholarly activities, professional leadership, or practice and service. Candidates should demonstrate superior performance and be recognized by students or peers as an outstanding educator.

For more information about the Clinical Faculty ranks in the Department of Small Animal Medicine, please see: https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/SAMS_Guidelines_non-tenure_track_Modified_Oct_31_2012.pdf .

Tenure track or Tenured:

Assistant Professor
Candidates should show promise of moving toward excellence in the criteria appropriate to their work assignment.

Associate Professor
Board certification and a minimum of five years at the rank of assistant professor. Clear and convincing evidence of stature as a regional and emerging or existing national authority.

Full Professor
Board certification and at least five years at the rank of associate professor or attainment of rank of professor with tenure at an academic institution. Clear and convincing evidence of stature as a national and emerging or existing international authority.

For more information about the ranks of Assistant, Associate and Full Professor in the Department of Small Animal Medicine, please see: https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Small_Animal_Medicine_andSurgery2015.pdf .

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. For additional information on the rank requirements for the Department Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Completed an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies 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? 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.



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 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents