University of Georgia

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dermatology. The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a tenure- or clinical-track faculty position in dermatology at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and have board certification or have completed an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology or European College of Veterinary Dermatology. 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 dermatology service with one full-time faculty member, a dedicated technician, and a resident. The dermatology service currently maintains a diverse caseload with ongoing clinical research projects and opportunities for teaching students and house officers. 

Complete on-site clinical, diagnostic, and pathology facilities permit diagnostics and treatment of dermatology patients, and the new UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital is staffed with specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, emergency and critical care, dermatology, anesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, anatomic and clinical pathology, and zoological medicine. The dermatology service has STORZ HD video-otoscopy unit with Vet Pump. Holmium:YAG and diode lasers are available within the hospital for procedures as needed.

Responsibilities include clinical service, research, and teaching. Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the dermatology program. The successful candidate is welcome to actively participate in collaborative efforts and encouraged to establish an independent research program. Shared laboratory space and technical support are provided within the Department. The individual will share responsibilities in clinical service, didactic teaching, and clinical teaching of professional students, interns, and residents.

The University of Georgia, the nations first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive university town with a rich history, and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, and hosts 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://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades). Additional information about the Athens area can be found at http://www.visitathensga.com/.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply at http://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/3908. All application materials must be received by June 29, 2018 to ensure consideration. Please contact Dr. Jane Quandt, Search Committee Chairperson, at [email protected] if you are submitting application materials after June 29, 2018 or if you have questions regarding the position. The start date for the successful candidate is negotiable and can be as early as September 1, 2018.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community).

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, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.