Faculty Position in Veterinary Ophthalmology, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN

Faculty Position in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Summary

The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM), Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS), invites applications for a full-time (12 month) Clinical or Tenure-Track position in Veterinary Ophthalmology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will join three board certified ophthalmologists, and a growing team including registered veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, ophthalmology client liaison, and three ophthalmology residents. The successful candidate will have access to a dedicated ophthalmology operating suite, two state-of-the-art operating microscopes, two phacoemulsification units, anterior and posterior segment digital photography equipment (including an infrared camera, SL19 plus, and RetCam), diode and CO2 lasers, ocular ultrasonography equipment (high resolution and ultrasound biomicroscopy units), Spectralis OCT and OCTA, ERG unit capable of pattern and multi-focal ERG, HRT3 confocal microscope, and an on-site CT and MRI. The caseload is comprised predominantly of small animal and equine cases with additional farm animal and exotic cases. PVM is highly supportive of individual faculty career growth and development. A formal faculty mentoring program is in place and mentorship of junior faculty members is a high priority.

Qualifications

·   DVM or equivalent degree

·   Completion of an ophthalmology residency program approved by the American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO) or European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO), or board certification by the ABVO/ECVO.

Benefits of a Purdue Career

·   Competitive benefits package including generous paid sick and vacation time

·   Tuition remission (Purdue and Purdue Global)

·   Strong retirement plans available

·   Opportunities for promotion and career development

·   Employee discount program

Benefits of West Lafayette

·   Low cost of living

·   Easy access to Chicago and Indianapolis

·   Variety of local entertainment options

Applications

     The full advertisement, application requirements, and submission instructions can be found at:

https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Professor%2C-Ophthalmology/43927-en_US/

Additional Information

·   Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

·   A background check is required for employment by the University.

·   Purdue is an EO/EA employer.