Open Faculty Search - Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

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Job Title:

Open Faculty Search - Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

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Faculty of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

Veterinary Clinical Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Overview

The Ohio State University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences invites applications for one full-time faculty position in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. Applicants must have a commitment to excellence in clinical service and teaching. Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Specialty certification by ACVS will be required. Individuals who will be ACVS board eligible are encouraged to apply. An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates.

The successful candidate will join a distinguished small animal surgery program that currently includes 11 ACVS diplomates, 2 ECVS diplomates, fellow in Surgical Oncology and surgery residents in addition to a robust small animal clinical faculty (https://vet.osu.edu/clinical-sciences/clinical-specialties/small-animal-services). The Veterinary Medical Center has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including diagnostic imaging (128-slice CT, 3-Tesla MRI, PET/CT), an independent rehabilitation service and surgical capabilities. All clinical facilities, including the surgical suites, were completely renovated in 2017.

Clinical responsibilities include general soft tissue surgery including emergency surgery, wound management and some oncologic surgery. Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, surgical skills, laboratories, and clinical teaching of small animal soft tissue surgery to professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students. Clinical-track candidates will be assigned up to 60-70% of the time in clinics, including clinical teaching of students and advanced training of interns and residents. Clinical week schedule is adaptable to accommodate dynamic clinical coverage and patient needs. Sponsored research is not required for clinical track faculty, yet clinical research, publications or other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine are expected and encouraged. Tenure-track candidates are given at least 50% off-clinic time to meet expectations for developing an intramurally and extramurally funded research program that includes collaboration with other scientists, advising graduate student research, and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Every faculty member is expected to participate in professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development. There is a mentoring program for new faculty members to support their academic development as teachers and investigators. There are extensive opportunities for faculty to develop collaborative research endeavors with clinicians and scientists within the College and across the University. The College supports an active Clinical Trials program (https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/cto) to assist faculty with clinical research. Excellent collaborative opportunities are available in the Departments of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Preventive Medicine within the College as well as other units across the University campus, including the comprehensive OSU Wexner Medical Center which is within walking distance of the College. The College of Medicine (http://medicine.osu.edu) and the College of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu) are just two of the many resources available to clinicians interested in comparative research.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences supports a faculty of more than 75 clinical specialists, educators, and investigators along with extensive training programs for professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine aspires to be the model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Rooted in the foundational principles of health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, advancing partnerships, resource stewardship and alignment with The Ohio State University’s strategic plan, the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to make a difference through six key goals outlined in the Be The Model™ Strategic Plan (https://vet.osu.edu/about-college/strategic-plan).

Our highly ranked DVM degree program has a prestigious history of outstanding graduates and leaders. The College of Veterinary Medicine (www.vet.osu.edu) is ranked in the top five among North American colleges of veterinary medicine by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus is the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, with a vibrant blend of arts and culture; inspired culinary, fashion, music and entertainment scenes; exciting collegiate and professional sports; and an open, entrepreneurial spirit. With a burgeoning downtown, lively urban districts and a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods, it's a city that invites exploration (https://visit.osu.edu/experience).

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.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The start date is negotiable. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Additional information regarding faculty appointments, promotion and tenure in the department and departmental governance can be found at https://vet.osu.edu/clinical-sciences/departmental-administration.

Performance Objectives

TEACHING DUTIES

• Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, residents and interns in the veterinary medicine curriculum (years 1-3) in the surgery 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 soft tissue surgery practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping on your cases, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES

• Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting clinical research, writing for publication, and other scholarly activities.
• Tenure track faculty are expected to meet the criteria established in the college’s 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 guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Specialty certification by the ACVS will be required. Individuals who will be ACVS board eligible are encouraged to apply.

Desired: An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications. 

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [insert link to posting for advertisements]. Application materials must include:

Required:

Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV) Statement of Research Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Ally Sterman at [email protected].

The College

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 2020 Quacquarelli 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.

Department Information

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 post-professional 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 post-professional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction.

The University

Ohio State is a top 20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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Additional Information:

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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