Open Faculty Search Small Animal Internal Medicine
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an open (tenure/clinical track) faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a position in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time clinical track or tenure track faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. The appointee will join the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, which is currently comprised of seven faculty members, eight residents, five certified veterinary technicians and a client care liaison.
Clinical-track candidates will be assigned approximately 60-65% time in clinics, including patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students, didactic and laboratory teaching and advanced training of interns and residents. Sponsored research is not required for clinical-track faculty, but clinical research, publications or other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine are expected and encouraged. Tenure-track faculty typically have a 50% commitment to clinical service and clinical teaching with the remainder devoted to didactic and laboratory teaching, and to developing research/scholarship, including collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student and resident research, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.
The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is located in a new suite within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center and referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including endoscopy, cystoscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal therapies, laparoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, 128-slice CT, 128-slice PET/CT, a 3 Tesla MRI, nuclear medicine, an interventional radiology suite, and a 24-7 small animal emergency and critical care unit. All clinical facilities, including the surgical suites were completely renovated in 2017. The SAIM treatment room facility and adjacent dedicated student learning centers were renovated in 2023.
Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, residents and interns in the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center.
CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES
All aspects of patient care associated with a busy Small Animal Internal Medicine practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES
Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting research,
writing for publication, and other scholarly activities.
Tenure track faculty are expected to meet the criteria established in the colleges Research Metrics document for their level of research appointment.
Although extramurally funded research is not required for clinical track faculty, participation in collaborative research projects, resident and graduate student projects is strongly encouraged.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction.
Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and
Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. The candidate must have completed an ACVIM or ECVIM-Companion Animal residency and be board-certified or board-eligible. An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates.
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Jenessa Winston at winston.210@osu.edu.
Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at http://vet.osu.edu
Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier care to both our clients and patients. Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical and postprofessional programs such as internships, residencies, and graduate studies. Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and postprofessional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
