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The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Small Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised 6 full-time ACVS Diplomates, 6 residents/interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians. The UW Veterinary Care teaching hospital is equipped with state of the art equipment including arthroscopy, MRI, CT and ultrasound.

Tenure track faculty are typically assigned to 10-12 weeks of clinic duty annually although an increased load if needed (up to 16 weeks) may be needed at some times. It is an expectation of this position that the faculty member will develop a productive independent research program, which will be supported by acquisition of extramural funding and will incorporate training opportunities for interns, residents, veterinary students, and/or graduate students. Participation in classroom lecture and laboratory to be equitably distributed across the section. Clinical duties include leading resident-based or student-based rounds that involve approximately 3 hours per week. Student case-based rounds are conducted by faculty in conjunction with residents when the faculty are assigned to clinic duties.

Responsibilities will include providing clinical service in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and residents, and pursuit of clinical, translational and/or basic research.

Approximately 25% in Clinical Practice of Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery (up to 12-14 weeks of clinic duty) and 10-15% non clinical teaching (10 lectures/year and 5-10 laboratories/year), research 50-70% and 10-15% in Service.

The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Small Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised 6 full-time ACVS Diplomates, 6 residents/interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians. The UW Veterinary Care teaching hospital is equipped with state of the art equipment including arthroscopy, MRI, CT and ultrasound.

Tenure track faculty are typically assigned to 10-12 weeks of clinic duty annually although an increased load if needed (up to 16 weeks) may be needed at some times. It is an expectation of this position that the faculty member will develop a productive independent research program, which will be supported by acquisition of extramural funding and will incorporate training opportunities for interns, residents, veterinary students, and/or graduate students. Participation in classroom lecture and laboratory to be equitably distributed across the section. Clinical duties include leading resident-based or student-based rounds that involve approximately 3 hours per week. Student case-based rounds are conducted by faculty in conjunction with residents when the faculty are assigned to clinic duties.

Responsibilities will include providing clinical service in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and residents, and pursuit of clinical, translational and/or basic research.

Approximately 25% in Clinical Practice of Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery (up to 12-14 weeks of clinic duty) and 10-15% non clinical teaching (10 lectures/year and 5-10 laboratories/year), research 50-70% and 10-15% in Service.

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Required
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.

American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Board Certification with advanced training in orthopedic surgery is preferred. Board Eligible individuals will also be considered.

This position has a strong emphasis on research and academic clinical practice. Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups or diverse interns, residents and students is also preferred.

Required
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

JANUARY 01, 2023

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team strives to provide outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.

SVM is in the midst of a building expansion that will improve instruction space for students, double the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhance the large animal hospital, expand labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases, and increase and modernize infectious disease research space. Future upgrades via remodeling of the current hospital include an Imaging Center with large animal-capable 3T MRI, 16-slice CT, and future PET-CT. Completion of the addition is projected for 2023. More information can be found at: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/a-home-fit-for-the-school-of-veterinary-medicine/

UW-Madison campus provides an excellent environment which encourages research. The School of Medicine and Public Health and the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research afford outstanding collaborative research opportunities and access to state-of-the-art imaging equipment within walking distance of the SVM. Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work and play. Please see the following link for more information: https://madisonbiz.com/

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Online" to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Lori Chamberlain at lori.chamberlain@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ellison Bentley (Search Committee Chair), with specific questions about the Small Animal Orthopedic caseload directed to Dr. Peter Muir, peter.muir@wisc.edu.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1, 2022, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL 264894 and PVL 264898; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having multiple position vacancy listings allows the School of Veterinary Medicine to consider candidates with both tenure-track faculty credentials and non-tenure-track faculty credentials for this position.

Lori Chamberlain
lori.mitchell@wisc.edu
608-263-5633
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)

A875100-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES

Faculty

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