Faculty Position in Equine Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position
(clinical-track
or tenure-track) in Equine Surgery. Applicants
must have a commitment to excellence in clinical service and teaching. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Specialty certification by the ACVS or ECVS is preferred.
An
advanced
degree
or equivalent
research
experience
is desirable
for
tenure-track
candidates.
The successful candidate will join a distinguished equine surgery program that includes five ACVS diplomates and three surgery residents, in addition to internal medicine, emergency/critical care, and ambulatory services (http://vet.osu.edu/vmc/clinical-services-horse-owners).
The Veterinary Medical Center has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including high-speed treadmill, nuclear scintigraphy, CT, and 3T MRI.
Clinical responsibilities include general, soft tissue, and emergency surgery. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, labs, and clinical teaching of equine surgery to professional students, interns, residents, and graduate
students. Clinical-track
candidates
will
be
assigned
up to
75% time
in
clinics,
including
clinical
teaching
of students
and advanced
training of
interns
and
residents.
Sponsored
research
is
not required
for
clinical
track
faculty,
yet
clinical
research, publications
or other
scholarly
activities
to advance
clinical
veterinary
medicine
are
expected
and
encouraged.
Tenure-track
candidates
are
given
at least
50%
off-clinic
time
to meet
expectations
for
developing
an extramurally
funded
research
program
that includes
collaboration
with
other
scientists,
advising
of graduate
student
research,
and publication
in
peer-reviewed
journals.
Every faculty member is expected to participate in professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development. There
is
a mentoring
program for
new faculty
members to
support their
academic development
as
teachers
and investigators.
There are
extensive
opportunities
for faculty
to
develop collaborative
research endeavors
with
clinicians
and
scientists
within
the College
and
across the
University. Excellent
collaborative
opportunities
are
available in
the
Departments of
Veterinary
Biosciences and
Veterinary Preventive
Medicine within
the College
as
well as
other units across
the University
campus, including
the comprehensive
OSU Wexner Medical Center which
is
within
walking distance
of
the
College. The College
of Medicine
(http://medicine.osu.edu)
and the
College
of
Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu)
are a
just a
few of
the
resources available
to
clinicians interested
in comparative
research.
The
Department of
Veterinary Clinical
Sciences supports a faculty
of
over 70 clinical
specialists, educators,
and investigators
along with
extensive training programs
for professional
students, interns,
residents, and graduate students.
The College
of
Veterinary Medicine
(www.vet.osu.edu)
is
ranked 5th among
North
American colleges
of
veterinary medicine
by
U.S. News
& World
Report.
The Ohio
State
University (www.osu.edu)
was
recently ranked
third
nationally in the
list of
best
places to
work
in academia, according
to
The Scientist magazine. Columbus
is
the
15th
ranked city
by
size in
the
United
States
(population
of
1.5
million within
the city
and metropolitan
area) and
supports
a vibrant,
multifaceted community
and living
spaces that
include urban,
suburban, and
rural.
(www.experiencecolumbus.com).
A priority of our equine section is maintaining a team atmosphere, working together both in clinics and in teaching. Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary
Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.
The candidate should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applications
will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is available starting July 1, 2018.
To apply, interested candidates are invited to send a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of four references to: Dr. David Wilkie, Chair, at
[email protected] or at Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43210. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr.
Margaret Mudge by email ([email protected]) or phone (614-292-6661). The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA Employer and promotes a tobacco-free campus.
Briana Lynem, PHR
|
Human Resources Specialist
College of Veterinary Medicine
08A Veterinary Medicine Academic Building
1900 Coffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
Office 614-688-1586
| Fax 614-688-3096 |
[email protected]