AST/ASO/FULL PROF

The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida is inviting applications for a clinical or tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor of small animal internal medicine. The successful candidate would be part of an internal medicine service with a total of six faculty (currently 2 tenure track, 4 clinical track), which serves a central role in student education, clinical service and scientific discovery.  Caseload at the University of Florida Veterinary Hospitals is among the highest of any university hospital in the country and provides excellent support for the teaching and clinical research mission of the college. The service works within a large and beautiful hospital equipped with state-of-the-art technology for diagnostic and interventional techniques. The service is also staffed with nine internal medicine residents, four service technicians, two service coordinators and a client liaison. Attached to the hospital are laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment staffed by biological scientists assigned to assist clinical and basic science research.

The College is located on the south side of the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville in north central Florida. The University of Florida is a public, comprehensive land-grant research university that is consistently ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities. It is part of one of the largest medical complexes in the south-east and there are opportunities to collaborate with colleagues at other departments throughout the campus. The county population of approximately 280,000 is influenced by the lively and diverse culture of a university community. Alachua County boasts outstanding schools and numerous opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities, nature, and championship athletic teams. If quality of life and a positive work environment are your priorities, this opportunity will be of interest to you.

Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate.

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All applicants for job number 539533 must apply online to be considered for the position. For full consideration, qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and names of three referees willing to write letters of support online. Any questions about the position or process for applying may be directed to Kirsten Cooke who is serving as Chair of the search committee either by email (cookek@ufl.edu) or by phone (352-392-2235). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.

We understand the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences and welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university’s research, teaching and clinical missions. We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

Final candidates will be required to provide an 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.