Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Behavior, Academic Clinician track - University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (CSAM), invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Behavior in the Academic Clinician (AC) track.



Candidates must have a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, have completed a residency in Small Animal Behavior, and be board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Behavior or European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine, Behaviour subspecialty. Previous experience teaching in an academic teaching hospital is desirable. Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until May 24, 2024. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.







Academic Clinicians (AC) are members of the Associated Faculty and devote their efforts primarily to clinical care and patient-side teaching, and perform a minimum of 42 weeks of clinical service per year in the Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The Penn Vet Behavior Service consists of a senior behavior faculty member, a dedicated nurse, and 1 resident. The successful candidate will contribute to the didactic, laboratory and clinical teaching of veterinary medical students and interns, participation in patient care, supervision and training of residents, and continuing education for veterinarians and related stakeholders. Outside of the clinic, the remaining portion of the faculty effort is dedicated to scholarly activities such as teaching, administrative duties, and departmental committee responsibilities. The successful candidate will also contribute to the Penn Vet Animal Welfare and Behavior post-graduate program, which offers a certificate and Master of Science degree. Contributions to this program typically include didactic and small group teaching and mentoring of graduate students.







The successful candidate will enjoy a wealth of opportunities in a highly collaborative, intellectual clinical environment at a busy academic teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art patient care. The medical team includes a highly trained and experienced professional nursing staff. The succesful candidate will enjoy opportunities to provide a high-quality, patient-centered clinical service in a robust academic teaching hospital and possibly participate in clinical research in an extraordinary collaborative environment as part of the One Health initiative. The hospital is located amid a vibrant urban neighborhood that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theaters, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia).







Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until May 24, 2024. Start date is anticipated as October 1, 2024. Interested applicants should apply electronically to https://facultyjobs.upenn.edu/#school-veterinary-medicine and search Academic Clinician, Clinical Behavior Medicine. The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a statement of personal goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and contact information for three references. The letters should be directed to Dr. Rebecka Hess, Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010; rhess@upenn.edu (dcsilver@upenn.edu) . Questions regarding the position should be sent to Sandra Lamonaca, Search Coordinator, sandrala@vet.upenn.edu.















Candidates must have a DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, have completed a residency in Small Animal Behavior, and be board-certified in the American College of Veterinary Behavior or European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine, Behaviour subspecialty. Previous experience teaching in an academic teaching hospital is desirable.



Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until May 24, 2024. Start date is anticipated as October 1, 2024. Interested applicants should apply electronically to https://facultyjobs.upenn.edu/#school-veterinary-medicine and search Academic Clinician, Clinical Behavior Medicine. The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a statement of personal goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, email addresses, and contact information for three references. The letters should be directed to Dr. Rebecka Hess, Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010; rhess@upenn.edu (dcsilver@upenn.edu) . Questions regarding the position should be sent to Sandra Lamonaca, Search Coordinator, sandrala@vet.upenn.edu.








The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).