Greetings,

Respectfully,

Mandy Coleman

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Amanda Erickson Coleman, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Associate Professor of Cardiology

University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Cardiology

The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical (non-tenure) track, tenure track or tenured faculty position in veterinary cardiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, have completed or be in the process of completing 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. To be considered for tenure track or tenured faculty ranks, documented research productivity commensurate with rank and an interest in developing a research program is required. For all candidates, salary and entry rank will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications. Additionally, qualifications for each faculty rank being considered are as listed.

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.

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.

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 please see https://provost.uga.edu/_‌resources/documents/‌SAMS_‌Guidelines_non-tenure_track_‌Modified_Oct_31_2012.pdf and https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/‌documents/Small_Animal_Medicine_and_Surgery_2015.pdf.

The major responsibilities for this position are to teach and provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, to teach didactic and laboratory courses in cardiology to veterinary students, to actively participate in the training of cardiology and non-cardiology house officers, 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, faculty rank, and the missions of the Cardiology program and the Department.

The successful candidate will be one of two cardiologists on a service with three cardiology house officers, two experienced, full-time cardiology technicians, and one veterinary assistant. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, opened in March 2015. The cardiology service is well-equipped with a Philips iE33 cardiac ultrasound machine including transthoracic and transesophageal transducers, a Philips CX50 portable ultrasound machine, a Philips TC70 electrocardiograph, a GE/OEC 9900 fluoroscopy unit contained within a dedicated interventional radiology suite, an EMKA hemodynamic monitoring system, a lithium dilution cardiac output monitor, and Spacelabs Pathfinder Holter monitoring software for on-site study interpretation. Additional on-site diagnostic imaging technologies include 64-slice CT scanner, 3.0 Tesla MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound, and nuclear scintigraphy.

The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery consists of 42 faculty members, 32 clinical residents, 8 rotating interns, 3 specialty interns, and 4 administrative staff members. Shared laboratory space and technical support are provided within the department, and there are 7 dedicated research technicians who assist in the research missions of the department’s faculty. Other specialties within the department include anesthesia, dermatology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and zoological medicine, as well as a community practice program. The department participates in the college-wide M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Members of the department also actively participate in highly successful collaborative efforts with faculty members from other departments within the college and other colleges on campus, including the College of Public Health, College of Engineering, and the Athens campus of the Medical College of Georgia. The Department has a strong track record for teaching, research, and clinical service.

The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive locale with a rich history, and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, and hosts many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the rest of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://www.bestplaces.net/city/georgia/athens-clarke_county). Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.

Qualified applicants are invited to 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. Please apply at: http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/128140. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jane Quandt, Search Committee Chairperson, by email ([email protected]) or telephone (706-202-5707). Applications will be accepted and fully considered until December 15, 2019. The employment starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable and can be as early as March 1, 2020. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation.

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.