Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine - Academic Clinician (AC)

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Open Date:
Dec 16, 2022
Description:

The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, invites applications for a clinical faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Small Animal Internal Medicine in the Academic Clinician (AC) track.

The successful candidate is expected to possess demonstrated excellence in clinical service and teaching, consistent with their primary and driving career interests and goals. Members of the AC track faculty in Internal Medicine provide clinical service/teaching equivalent to 42 weeks a year in the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. Time outside of clinical service is used for professional development, citizenship to the Department, and didactic teaching. Developing or maintaining an independent scholarship or research program is not a focus of the AC track and is not a requirement for reappointment or promotion.

The position includes clinical service and teaching in a busy university teaching hospital. Clinical service responsibilities include provision of patient care and supervision of day-to-day operations of the Internal Medicine service. Teaching responsibilities include small group and didactic instruction of veterinary students rotating through the service and mentoring of internal medicine residents. In addition, clinical faculty participate in classroom/laboratory teaching. The proximity of the Veterinary School to the Medical School fosters numerous collaborative clinical endeavors. Opportunity exists to participate in collaborative research projects within and outside the School of Veterinary Medicine.

The Section of Medicine employs seven (6 ACVIM-Small Animal Internal Medicine, 1 ECVIM-Small Animal Internal Medicine) board-certified internists in support of the program. There are currently 12 residents enrolled in the residency-training program. More than 30 Diplomates of various American and European certifying Colleges directly support the Internal Medicine program.

Faculty AC positions are long-term, non-tenured Associated Faculty positions with reappointment every three years. Promotion along the ladder of the University Academic ranks is available.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Full University benefits including vacation time, health, dental, vision, retirement, and eligible tuition reimbursement for self, spouse, and or dependents accompany the position.

The anticipated start date, although negotiable, is July 2023.

The hospital is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment with an excellent nursing staff and residents. The School is located amid a vibrant urban neighborhood that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). The University of Pennsylvania is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

 

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a veterinary degree, and either be a Diplomate of the American or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Small Animal Internal Medicine, or Have successfully completed an internal medicine residency program at an accredited University.  Board-certification would need to be achieved within 24 months of employment. 

Application Instructions:

Applications will be reviewed until an appropriate candidate has been identified. Interested applicants must apply electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/. The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a statement of personal goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, phone, and contact information for three references to: Dr. Dan Morris, Professor of Dermatology and chair of the search committee (domorris@upenn.edu). Questions regarding the position should be sent Peggy Alfarano, Administrative Coordinator alfarano@upenn.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. 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 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).

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