ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DERMATOLOGY
- Employer
- Medical Sciences
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Dec 20, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Faculty in the tenure track at the University of Wisconsin are
expected to pursue an academic research program in a field that is
relevant to their chosen clinical specialty. The successful
candidate will also participate in clinical and didactic teaching
of veterinary students and residents, and in continuing education
programs. The individual is expected to provide leadership in
directing research projects of residents and graduate
students.
The successful candidate will participate in the clinical
activities of the hospital including patient care, instruction and
supervision of veterinary students, interns, and residents, and
consultation with referring veterinarians and clients.
Approximately 750 dermatology patients are evaluated annually. The
current caseload in the Small Animal Clinic is comprised of
approximately 80% dogs and 20% cats. The Dermatology Service also
provides services on a consultation basis for small numbers of
horses, farm animals, and exotic species. For those candidates
seeking promotion with excellence in research, the distribution of
time in research, clinical service, didactic/laboratory/ graduate
teaching, and other service is expected to be approximately 50%,
25%, 20%, and 5% respectively.
COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES:
Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within the
School of Veterinary Medicine and the UW-Madison campus. The School
of Medicine & Public Health, the College of Agriculture &
Life Sciences, the School of Pharmacy, and the Biotechnology Center
are located within a short distance of the School of Veterinary
Medicine on the UW-Madison campus. A close relationship also exists
with the Wisconsin State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory which is
located within the same footprint on campus as the School of
Veterinary Medicine. UW-Madison considers the School of Veterinary
Medicine to be a major factor in its overall success as a top five
university in terms of awarded federal funding. The school is also
a major factor in Madison's emergence as a hub of commercial
biotechnology, including regenerative medicine technologies.
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation
for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and
respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background,
experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university
community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in
teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked
goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by
creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every
background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve
Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please
visit: Diversity and
Inclusion
Required
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and must be
licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
Board certification or Board eligibility is required in the
American College of Veterinary Dermatology, European College of
Veterinary Dermatology, Asian College of Veterinary Dermatology, or
Australian College of Veterinary Dermatology. A PhD or advanced
training in research is desirable, but not required, and the
successful candidate must have a documented track record of
academic productivity or have demonstrated potential to develop an
independent research program in a basic science or
clinically-orientated research field relevant to veterinary
dermatology. Preference will be given to candidates who have shown
potential for success in obtaining research funding. Aptitude
and/or experience in clinical instruction of veterinary students,
interns, and residents are also expected.
This position has a strong emphasis on academic clinical practice
and teaching. Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring
diverse groups or diverse interns, residents and students is also
preferred.
Distribution of effort in the section and the Department will be
determined in accordance with service needs, academic priorities
and the successful candidate's expertise and academic goals in
veterinary dermatology. The candidate should have strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with all
sections of the hospital and department. Participation in classroom
lecture and laboratory hours will be distributed equitably between
the successful applicant and existing members of faculty in
Dermatology.
Required
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of
Wisconsin.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL 245930
and PVL 245935; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having
multiple position vacancy listings allows the School of Veterinary
Medicine to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty
credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this
position.
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 was 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 and athletics. Please see the following link for more
information: http://www.visitmadison.com.
Additional Information:
School of Veterinary Medicine home page:
http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu
UW Veterinary Care home page:
http://uwveterinarycare.wisc.edu
A872100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/MEDICAL SCIENCES
WORK TYPE:Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a
designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
ANTICIPATED BEGIN DATE:FEBRUARY 01, 2022
SALARY:Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
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