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The
University
of
Georgia
College
of
Veterinary
Medicine
Department
of
Small
Animal
Medicine
and
Surgery
Assistant/Associate/Full
Professor, Small Animal Soft Tissue
Surgery. The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure- or clinical-track faculty position in small animal soft tissue surgery at the rank of
assistant,
associate,
or full
professor.
Candidates
must have a DVM or equivalent degree
and advanced
training
in small animal surgery. Board certification or having completed a residency training accepted by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or European College of Veterinary Surgeons is required.
Documented
research
productivity
or
potential
to develop
a research
program,
and participate
in
collaborative
research,
is
desired. Salary
and
entry rank
will
be
commensurate
with experience
level. Appointment at the associate professor rank requires a minimum of five years
of experience in a similar position; appointment at the rank of full professor requires attainment of tenure in a similar position at an academic institution.
The
successful
candidate
will
join
a small animal soft tissue surgery
service
designed to have three full-time faculty members. The surgery section has 3-5 residents, with one or two assigned to soft tissue surgery at all times.
The soft tissue surgery service enjoys a diverse caseload with ongoing clinical research projects, extensive collaborations with other services, and opportunities for teaching students and house officers.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the clinical faculty moved to a new 300,000 square foot state of the art facility in March 2015. The soft tissue surgery service enjoys access to vanguard technology in diagnostic imaging and spacious surgical suites. A
dedicated interventional radiology suite is available. Other equipment includes a full selection of rigid and flexible endoscopic equipment; microsurgical equipment and instrumentation; CO2, diode, and therapy lasers; and radiosurgery. Surgeons
work closely with all services, especially oncology with treatment that includes a Varian linear accelerator (Trilogy) capable of dynamic IMRT and stereotactic radiation therapy. Faculty offices and over 5,400 square feet of shared research space are located
on the floor above the new hospital.
Applicants should submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing
address, and contact information of three references. Consideration of applications will begin August 1, 2015. Application materials received by this date are assured full consideration. The starting date is negotiable; the position is available August 1,
2015.
The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery consists of 36 faculty members, four administrative staff members, seven research technicians,
23 clinical residents, and 10 clinical interns. The department has specialties with research, service, and teaching programs in anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, oncology, orthopedic
and soft tissue surgery, and zoological medicine, and 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 collaborative research efforts with faculty
members from other departments within the College and other colleges on campus, including the College of Pharmacy 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. Located 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, plus 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/zip-code/Athens-Georgia-30607.aspx).
Additional information about the Athens area can be found at:
http://www.visitathensga.com/.
Applications may be sent to: Dr. Chad Schmiedt, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Questions concerning the position can be directed to Dr. Schmiedt at 706-202-2060 or [email protected].
Interested persons can obtain additional information about the position at
http://www.vet.uga.edu/sams/current-searches.php, and the University of Georgia and the College of Veterinary Medicine at
http://www.vet.uga.edu/.
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, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation,
or protected veteran status.
Spencer A. Johnston, VMD, DACVS
James and Marjorie Waggoner Professor
Head, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
Phone 706.542.6484