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Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Primary Care, Academic Clinician
University of Pennsylvania: School of Veterinary Medicine: School of Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Oct 09, 2023
Description:
The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine (CSAM) invites qualified individuals to apply for a faculty position in the Primary Care (PC) Service. This faculty position will be in the University's Academic Clinician (AC) track at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and will play a strategic role in growing PC within CSAM and the Ryan Veterinary Hospital (Ryan). The position will focus on clinical patient care and education of veterinary students in the area of surgical skills training.
This position dovetails with a renewed emphasis on PC education within CSAM and Ryan. The successful hire will help provide and organize surgical instruction including in spay, neuter, and minor procedures for meeting accreditation requirements and student educational needs. The successful hire will help build a vibrant, front-facing PC program for attracting strong veterinary students and will work with the Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program, Soft Tissue Surgery Service, and Anesthesia Service, as well as with administration, to fulfill the School's commitment to the local community and pet population.
The successful candidate will have strong clinical and surgical skills in primary care medicine, surgery, and dentistry, as well as excellent communication and team-building skills, and will be expected to contribute to the visionary leadership in PC. Additionally, training and experience in high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter techniques and settings is necessary for the position. Experience in training settings and community-based veterinary programs in private or academic practices is desirable. Board certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners is desirable and will be required before year six or the second reappointment. Salary will be commensurate with professional credentials and experience. Applications will be considered until an appropriate candidate is identified.
Over 30 Diplomates of most AVMA-recognized specialty colleges support the PC Service on a referral and consultative basis within the Ryan Hospital, one of the leading centers of clinical excellence in the nation. Our hospital working environment is friendly, collegial, dynamic, and supportive. The successful hire will join two existing ABVP credentialed PC faculty members. Clinicians within the PC Service provide care to the pets of University of Pennsylvania employees, working dogs from many public service institutions across the metropolitan area, and external clients.
The University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes multiple options for retirement savings and tuition benefits for the candidate's spouse and/or dependent children. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who enjoys living and working in a vibrant urban environment with abundant cultural resources, including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). Philadelphia offers easy access to New York and Washington DC. Additionally, Wissahickon Valley Park, Valley Forge National Park, and many more recreational amenities are within minutes of the city for the nature enthusiast.
The University of Pennsylvania participates in the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Qualifications:
DVM required and ABVP certification desired. ABVP board certification by year six or prior to the second reappointment required. Strong surgical skills in primary care medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Passion for teaching and the experience and ability to build and maintain a high-volume, high-quality, community-based veterinary program.
Application Instructions:
Though negotiable, the anticipated start date of the position is Spring 2024. Interested applicants should apply online at Penn's HR website via Interfolio https://facultyjobs.upenn.edu/. The system will prompt you to attach a letter of interest, including a brief statement of personal goals, curriculum vitae, and three references' names, phone, and email information. The letters should be directed to Dr. Beth Callan, Search Committee Chair, at callan@upenn.edu.
Questions regarding the position or non-faculty primary care positions, both full-time and part-time, should be directed to Sandy LaMonaca, Search Coordinator, at sandrala@upenn.edu.
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/133008we
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