Clinical Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery (85653)

Location:
Gainesville, Florida
Open Date:
Oct 25, 2021
Close Date:
Nov 30, 2021
Description:

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, is seeking applications for a full-time clinical lecturer in Small Animal Surgery. This is a non-tenure accruing position. The successful candidate will be part of an energetic and highly respected small animal surgery team. The primary focus of this position will be in clinical practice and teaching of small animal orthopedic surgery in the UF Veterinary Hospital. Development of the candidate’s area of clinical investigation is strongly encouraged and opportunities are available for completion of an ACVS approved Fellowship in Joint Replacement. The working environment is supportive and cordial with established mentorship for new faculty.

Teaching responsibilities will include didactic and clinical training of professional students, graduate students & residents and participation in service activities of the Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service in the UF Small Animal Hospital.  This facility offers advanced diagnostics such as digital radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI. The small animal hospital is a state of the art facility offering full complement of equipment and procedures such as circular external skeletal fixation, interlocking nail fixation, numerous plate fixation systems, total hip replacement and arthroscopy. minimally invasive laparoscopic and thoracoscopic surgery, Vessel sealing devices (Ligasure and Harmonic scalpel), a Neuwave microwave ablation unit, laser and a state-of-the-art Catheter lab including a Toshiba, Infinix-I, ceiling mounted C-arm with 360 degree image acquisition.

Gainesville is a dynamic and versatile University community with excellent school and health care systems and a multitude of nearby recreational opportunities.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree, completed or are on schedule to complete an ACVS residency in small animal surgery and should have a strong interest in orthopedic surgery.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applications for job number 85653 and a current curriculum vitae, letter of application, & contact information for three individuals willing to write in support of their application must be submitted online and sent electronically to Dr. Stanley Kim, Search Committee Chair, (email: stankim@ufl.edu). Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Stanley Kim, Search Committee Chair, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 100126, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126; phone 352-294-4448, however, applications must be submitted online. Applications will must be received by November 30, 2021. The starting date is July 2022.
 

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/.
 

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.
 

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.

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