Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
Assistant or Associate Professor, Veterinary Ophthalmology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida.
The College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, is seeking applications and nominations for a full time, clinical track faculty position in Veterinary Ophthalmology. The position is available at the 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. Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree. Diplomate status or eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is required. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the candidate.
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked as the #5 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.
All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applications for job number 536123 a curriculum vitae, letter of application, and names of three individuals willing to write in support of the applicant must be submitted online at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536123/clinical-assistantassociate-professor-of-ophthalmology and sent to: Dr. Caryn Plummer, Chair-Search Committee, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 100101, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0101; phone 352-278-1203; email: PlummerC@ufl.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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. 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.