The University of Georgia

College of Veterinary Medicine

           Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery                                                   

Clinical Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor, Small Animal Surgery. The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in small animal surgery at the rank of instructor or assistant professor.

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and advanced training in small animal surgery. Board certification or having completed a residency training program accepted by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or European College of Veterinary Surgeons is required.  The major responsibilities for this position are to teach and provide clinical service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; opportunity exists to work with other surgery faculty members to teach selected lectures in didactic courses and provide laboratory instruction.  Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collegially are required. Salary and entry rank will be determined based on an overall assessment of qualifications.

The successful candidate will work with the general and orthopedic surgery services to address caseload demands.  Each surgery service has three faculty members. The surgery section has 4 residents, with one or two assigned to each service at all times.  Both services enjoy 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. A wide array of surgical instrumentation is available in support of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.  The surgery services have 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. The orthopedic service has a full complement of equipment needed to support arthroscopy and fracture repair.   

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 April 11, 2016. Application materials received by this date are assured full consideration. The starting date is negotiable; the position is available as early as July 1, 2016.

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. Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.

Applications may be submitted online at http://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/671. 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/. Questions concerning the position can be directed to the Department Head, Dr. Spencer Johnston, at [email protected]. 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

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

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