Clinical Instructor-Orthopedic Surgery

The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time Clinical Instructor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Small Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised 6 full-time ACVS Diplomates, 6 residents/interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians. The UW Veterinary Care teaching hospital is equipped with state of the art equipment including arthroscopy, MRI, CT and ultrasound.

 Qualifications: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) Board Certification with advanced training in orthopedic surgery is preferred. Board Eligible individuals will also be considered. Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Wisconsin.

 This position has a strong emphasis on patient management, but also teaching and clinical research. Experience working with, teaching, and/or mentoring diverse groups of interns, residents and students is also preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsibilities will include providing clinical Orthopedic service in the UW Veterinary Care veterinary teaching hospital and participation in clinical and didactic teaching  of veterinary students, residents, and interns.

 Responsible for the supervision of the clinical training of students. This function is used to describe instructional academic staff positions in the health sciences and other academic disciplines with clinical practices. Individuals appointed at the clinical instructor level may have qualifications and training comparable with faculty. Clinical titles must have approval of an academic department. Modified professorial functions have four prefixes or levels: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The specific definition of each level for professorial academic staff titles is left to the purview of each unit in which the title is employed. However, differences between successively higher title levels must reflect demonstrable differences in experience and knowledge gained, applied to the specific duties of the function.

 MADISON: The School of Veterinary Medicine is part of a leading public research institution on the UW-Madison campus and extensive opportunities exist for the successful applicant to become involved in clinical or basic science research during off-clinic time. The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. Madison has been named the most bike-friendly city; the Dane County Farmer's Market is one of the largest in the nation; Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city; Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally recognized for academics, research, and athletics. Please see the following link for more information: https://madisonbiz.com/

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please click "Apply Online" to begin the process https://jobs.wisc.edu/ You will be required ‘To apply’ for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume, and a document listing three professional references. If you have questions, please contact Lori Chamberlain at lori.chamberlain@wisc.edu, 608-263-5633 .

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ellison Bentley (Search Committee Chair), with specific questions about the Small Animal Orthopedic caseload directed to Dr. Peter Muir, peter.muir@wisc.edu; and/or Dr. Sue Schaefer susan.schaefer@wisc.edu. 

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 5, 2021, however the position will remain open, and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity employer.