Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor or Clinical Lecturer of Comparative Theriogenology - University of Florida

CLIN AST/ASO PROF & CLIN LEC

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida invites applications for a clinical-track, full-time faculty position at the rank of Clinical Lecturer or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Comparative Theriogenology (Reproduction). Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. The appointee will join an experienced theriogenology service consisting of three DACT board-certified clinicians. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and proficiency in the practice of comparative theriogenology, mainly horses and dogs, with familiarity in ruminant species, camelid, and swine.  Principal duties and responsibilities will include providing in-house and ambulatory clinical service for the Reproduction Service of the large animal and small animal hospitals.

The Reproduction Service is based in the Alec P. and Louise H. Courtelis Equine Teaching Hospital on the main campus of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville. In addition to the DACT faculty, there are 7 large animal DACVS, 6 large animal DACVIM, 7 DACVAA, 6 DACVR one of which has equine diagnostic imaging designation, and 3 DACVO serving the large animal hospital in addition to full laboratory support and added specialties within the small animal hospital available to consult as needed (i.e. dermatology, cardiology, neurology, etc.). The small and large animal hospitals have state of the art facilities and equipment, which are constantly upgraded. The small animal caseload in our hospitals, including the satellite practices in Ocala, is now the highest in the nation among academic hospitals, and continues to grow.

The University of Florida Veterinary Hospital at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, Florida is an added source of diagnostic and treatment modalities to equine patients and primary and urgent care for small animal patients in the UF system and serves as an elective and emergency surgical referral source for the Gainesville hospital. The UF at WEC Equine hospital is focused on sports medicine, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services with 3 ACVSMR faculty also holding ACVS, ECVS, and ACVIM certifications. A 40-minute drive from Gainesville, this facility expands upon the diagnostic capabilities available to our patients. The World Equestrian Center in Ocala is a new world class facility with 3000 stalls and numerous indoor climate controlled and outdoor arenas providing equestrian competition across a variety of disciplines year-round. Opportunities for faculty to hold practice days and perform reproductive procedures at WEC in a developed area of expertise exist.

Florida boasts the third largest horse population and is home to a thriving equine industry spanning all disciplines of equine activities, generating an $11.7 billion annual state economic impact. While opportunities for equestrian recreation and competition abound, Florida also offers a wide variety of entertainment and recreational activities. Gainesville is growing with abundant dining and entertainment options yet is surrounded by public lands for recreation and the wide-open countryside. A 1.5 – 2-hour drive will take you to the Gulf or Atlantic coasts and 3 major city centers with shopping, professional sports, theater, concerts, amusement parks, and fine dining. As some would say, “I’m from Florida, where we vacation in other parts of Florida!”.  

The appointee will be assigned 60-70% of their time in clinics. Duties include management of referral and direct access cases, assisted reproductive technologies in equine and canine species, provision of consultations to other services as required, day-time emergency support, and participation in a shared after-hours roster. Teaching responsibilities include involvement in the theriogenology clerkship and other relevant courses in the professional curriculum. Active involvement in the residency training program and contribution to the improvement of clinical instruction and service is expected. Opportunities for independent or collaborative research activities exist. The appointee is expected to be involved in professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. 

Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree.

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All applicants for job number 534198 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. A curriculum vitae, names of three persons who can provide letters of reference, and a statement of career goals must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. All correspondence should be directed to Dr. Alison Morton at mortona@ufl.edu.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.