Assistant/Associate Professor or Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Large Animal Medicine

The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in large animal internal medicine at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The caseload is approximately 80% equine, with the remainder being primarily small ruminants, companion pigs, New World camelids, and cattle. The medicine service is currently supported by five other internists, four medicine residents, and four rotating interns shared with other hospital services.  In addition to the members of the medicine service, there are four surgeons, three emergency criticalists (also boarded in surgery), and two anesthesiologists in the Large Animal In-house Section.  The service is also supported by members of the Field Services Section with interest and certifications in dentistry, surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation, theriogenology, and production medicine. 

Major Responsibilities

Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the unit. 

Clinical Instruction and Service: The successful candidate will join 5 large animal internists in the oversight of case management, client service, and student, intern, and resident training on the internal medicine services.  The ideal candidate would be willing to enthusiastically embrace large animal internal medicine cases (equine, small ruminant, bovine, swine and camelid) with areas of clinical interest and expertise that complement the current faculty. The successful candidate should have an interest in promoting a caseload and innovative services that will serve the teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Service to clients is an integral part of hospital duties.  Clinical track faculty are primarily assigned to clinical instruction and service, spending 60-70% of their time on clinics.  Tenure track faculty would be expected to spend closer to 50% of their time on clinics.   

Didactic Instruction:  Instruction of didactic and laboratory courses in areas relevant to large animal medicine will be shared with the other 5 large animal internal medicine specialists.  Time spent on this type of instruction will be commensurate with their allocation of effort.

Other Service:   Active participation in Departmental, College, University and/or extramural committees, development of continuing education programs, and contributions to reference texts and articles for veterinarians and the public are examples of expected other service.

Research: The successful applicant is expected to participate in scholarly activities leading to publications.  Clinical track faculty scholarly activity is most often related to the clinical service and teaching missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Establishing an independent research program is not expected for applicants in a clinical track position, though collaboration with colleagues within the department, and in other departments and colleges on campus, is encouraged.  Tenure track faculty have a higher allocation of effort to research.  As a result, they are expected to develop an independent research program, seek intra and extra-mural funding, and produce peer-reviewed publication at a rate commensurate with allocation of effort.  Collaborations with colleagues within the University and externally are also encouraged. 

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized and team oriented, and be adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.  The successful candidate will have a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, have 4 years post-DVM expertise, at least three of which is in large animal internal medicine, and have obtained or be eligible for board certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the time of appointment. Additionally, it is advantageous if the applicant has expertise in clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students. Board certification is a requirement for promotion.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor (Non-Tenure Track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, have a minimum of 9 years post-DVM experience (at the time of appointment) at least five of which include clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students, and be board certified in Large Animal Internal Medicine.

To be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, have 4 years post-DVM experience, at least three of which is in large animal internal medicine, demonstrate a research background and skill set necessary to develop an independent research program, and have obtained or be eligible for board certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the time of appointment. An advanced graduate degree (MS, PhD or equivalent) is not required but is highly desirable.  Additionally, it is advantageous if the applicant has a background in clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students. Board certification is a requirement for promotion.

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor (Tenure Track), candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, an established research program with a successful funding and publication record, have a minimum of 9 years post-DVM experience (at the time of appointment) at least five of which include clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students, and be board certified in Large Animal Internal Medicine.

The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive university town with a rich history and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, and hosts many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the rest of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades). Additional information about the Athens area can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community (http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community).

Qualified applicants are invited to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by April 15, 2025. Please direct any enquiries about the position or application process to Stacey Hilliard, staceyhilliard@uga.edu.

The employment starting date for the successful candidate is negotiable but targeted for Late Summer/Early Fall 2025. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.