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University of Florida

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Orthopedic Surgery

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635


Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Orthopedic Surgery

University of FloridaUnited StatesAug 30, 2024About University of FloridaAt the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We're committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped.The University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, clinical-track position in Orthopedic Surgery (Small Animal) at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This position provides opportunities to participate in clinical and bench-top research, as well as teaching and clinical service.Responsibilities:Teaching responsibilities will include didactic and clinical training of professional students, graduate students, residents, and interns.Participation in service activities of the Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Service in the UF Small Animal Hospital.Receiving and managing orthopedic cases, consultations within the hospital and with practicing veterinarians.Participating in the growth of this service and continuing education.Contributing to research in advancing the discipline of small animal orthopedics.The small animal hospital is a state-of-the-art facility with 12 operating theaters and offers a full complement of equipment and procedures such as CT, MRI, arthroscopy, mini-, large-, and ceiling-mounted C-arms, total hip replacement, numerous plate fixation systems, interlocking nail fixation, and circular external skeletal fixation.Gainesville is located in north central Florida, but a short drive from the major cultural centers in north and central Florida (Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa). It is a dynamic and versatile university community with excellent school and health care systems and a multitude of nearby recreational opportunities.Minimum Qualifications:Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent degree.Preferred Qualifications:Board certification or board eligibility in the American or European Colleges of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS or ECVS) is preferred; other surgical qualifications may be considered.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 531181 and a current curriculum vitae, letter of application, & contact information for three individuals willing to write in support of their application should be submitted online.The final candidate 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).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.

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