Health Sciences Associate/Full Clinical Professor - Community Surgery

The Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for a clinical faculty position in the field of Community Surgery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical: The position includes a 90% clinical commitment to the Community Surgery Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Key responsibilities include: [1] directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students; [2] providing health care and service to in house, shelter, and referral cats and dogs; and [3] advising and consulting with veterinarians and clients.

Teaching: Primary teaching responsibilities include: direct daily supervision and instruction of students in the Community Surgery Service. Other responsibilities include participation in laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum.

Professional Competence: The candidate will be expected to advance primary surgical care within the VMTH, as well as locally and nationally, through participation and leadership in providing high quality patient care. It is expected that the candidate will foster the VMTH reputation for clinical excellence locally, regionally and nationally. The successful applicant should maintain clinical competence and strive for recognition in a focus area of clinical practice.

Creative Scholarship: Although creative scholarship is an expectation, it is typically derived from clinical teaching and professional service activities. Examples of activities qualifying as creative scholarship include: participation in the advancement of professional education; publication of case reports or clinical reviews; development of or contributions to administration (supervision) of a clinical service; or development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways.

Service: University and public service is expected and may be achieved through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4846 or a University license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1 prior to beginning clinical duties.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and veterinary scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. Faculty are the heart of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine.

UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.

UC Davis offers a generous benefit package including retirement featuring an optional pension plan, and several work-life programs. UC Davis values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has consistently been recognized by Forbes as a 'Best Employer' for Diversity and Women.

For informal inquiries, please contact Department Chair Denis Marcellin-Little (djmarcel@ucdavis.edu).

For questions about the application process, please contact Inna Revzin (irevzin@ucdavis.edu).

DVM or equivalent degree.

A minimum of 10 years of experience practicing as a small animal veterinarian in a private or academic setting is required.

At least 5 years of experience in teaching and performing small animal surgery is required.

Demonstrated aptitude in clinical teaching of all aspects of small animal surgery.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team environment.

Strong interest in the oversight of schoolwide clinical education.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4846 or a University license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1 prior to beginning clinical duties.

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