On behalf of Dr. Reed Holyoak, VCS department head, I am sending out this position announcement. Thank you, Dr. Neer  

 

 

Position Announcement

 

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY

 

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences invites applications for two tenure track or clinical track faculty positions in Small Animal Surgery.  These positions can be oriented towards either orthopedic or soft tissue specialized surgeons, or surgeons interested in a combined spectrum of surgery. Duties will include teaching and clinical service in the Small Animal Surgery (SAS) Service of the Veterinary Medical Hospital, training of residents and interns, and didactic lectures and laboratory instruction for veterinary students. Development of innovative teaching programs and interest in primary investigator or collaborative research/scholarship in small animal surgery is expected in proportion with the type of appointment and extent of clinical service.  A DVM degree or equivalent is required.  Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) is highly desirable; however candidates qualified to take the ACVS certification examination will be considered.  Appointment will be at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.  Professional rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  Qualified candidates may be eligible for an endowed chair in Small Animal Surgery, as well as Chief of Small Animal Surgery. The SAS section is a well-equipped service and sees a diverse caseload of soft tissue, orthopedic, and neurosurgical cases.  Stillwater is a town of approximately 50,000 year-round residents where the positive attributes of a small town are combined with many amenities and opportunities usually found only in larger cities situated in beautiful country side.  Additionally, Oklahoma is a state of friendly people, numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, two uniquely different larger cities within an easy hour’s drive of Stillwater and the excitement of Big XII college sports events as well as professional events.  Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the positions are filled.  Applications including a letter of intent with a statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference should be sent to: Dr. Reed Holyoak, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma  74078-2042, (405) 744-8474, Fax (405) 744-6265; [email protected]

 

Interested parties may also contact Dr. Dan Burba at 405-385-1097mb/405-744-4476 office or Dr. Danielle Dugat at 405-269-9313 to discuss the positions.

 

“Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings.”

 

 

T. Mark Neer DVM
Diplomate ACVIM( Int. Med.)
Professor and Director of the
OSU Veterinary Medical Hospital
2065 West Farm Road
Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-2041
405-744-8751, Fax 405-744-6265