Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology

CLIN AST/ASO PROF

The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, is seeking applications and nominations for a full time, non-tenure track faculty position in Veterinary Ophthalmology.  The position is available at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students and residents.  The individual will participate in and support the teaching and service activities of the Ophthalmology Service in the UF Veterinary Hospitals and will be expected to develop and maintain a productive research program.
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked as the #9 College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 5 public research university. The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on a campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration. The Veterinary Ophthalmology clinical service is composed of 3 faculty, 4 residents, two technicians and a service coordinator. The UF Ophthalmology service has been internationally recognized for research in glaucoma, drug delivery, corneal health and disease and equine uveitis. The residency is structured to include a 4-year combined Master’s degree and residency program that prepares trainees for possible academic careers.

UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifest through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable culture and employing a diverse community. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners. At the University of Florida, we know that the quality of our life and the quality of our work are interdependent — and, as such, we place a high value on the health and wellbeing of our faculty and staff as well as their families.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree.

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applications for job number 524389 a curriculum vitae, letter of application, and names of three individuals willing to write in support of the applicant must be submitted online and sent to: Dr. Stuart Walton, Chair-Search Committee, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 100101, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0101; phone 352-392-2235; email: [email protected] .  
Final candidates 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/ .
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

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