The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, section of Critical Care invites qualified individuals to apply for a faculty position in the Academic Clinician (AC) track in Small Animal Intensive Care Medicine at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full  Professor. This position will focus on clinical patient care, and clinical and didactic teaching of residents, interns, and veterinary students, supervision of veterinary nurses, and leadership roles within the hospital. Potential for collaborative research abounds, but advancement within this faculty track does not include a research requirement. 

The successful candidate will enjoy a wealth of opportunities to provide clinical service in a cutting-edge academic Intensive Care Unit, while practicing in a large urban university veterinary hospital with specialists in all areas.  This position requires weekday, weekend, evening, holiday and occasional night work; experience in managing a busy Intensive Care Unit is desirable.  Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is required.

The Section of Critical Care employs eight ACVECC boarded faculty, three of whom are double-boarded Diplomates, and three of whom work exclusively in the Intensive Care Unit. There are currently 9 residents enrolled in the ACVECC residency training program.  More than 30 Diplomates of American specialty colleges support the Section of Critical Care. The School is located amid a vibrant urban neighborhood that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theatres, and fine dining. The School is well situated within 2 hours of both New York and Washington DC by train.

Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until an appropriate candidate is identified. Though negotiable, the anticipated start date of the position is July 1, 2016. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Full University benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement accompany the position.  A signed non-competition agreement is required for all faculty hires at Penn Vet.  Interested applicants should apply online at Penn’s HR website (www.hr.upenn.edu). Look for “Career Center” which is on the right hand side, click on “Search for Faculty Positions,” then click on “School of Veterinary Medicine,” and you will find the Clinical Faculty Position in Small Animal Intensive Care Medicine, job #1204.  The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a brief statement of personal goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone, and contact information for three references. The letters should be directed to Dr. Dan Morris.  [For additional information contact Dr. David Holt, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]]

The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.