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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Zoological Medicine #11-01a

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Zoological Medicine

SALARY:
Dependent on qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Veterinarian with at least 4 years of veterinary medical experience required, 3 years of experience related to captive Zoological Medicine required. ACZM board certification or ACZM accepted credentials for eligibility, required. Ability to obtain California Veterinary License and ability to obtain USDA Accreditation Certificate required. Demonstrated record of effective teaching and of independent productivity and creativity in research related to Zoological Medicine, required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere, required. Advanced research training (e.g. fellowship, Master's degree and/or PhD) desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) develop and teach lectures and laboratories for the DVM professional curriculum; 2) provide clinical instruction within the Zoological Medicine Service; 3) provide instruction, research guidance and mentorship for the graduate clinical teaching program (i.e. zoological medicine residents); and 4) mentor and direct graduate students in the Master in Preventative Veterinary Medicine, MS, and PhD programs on campus. Clinical: The position includes a 50% clinical commitment to the Zoological Medicine Service with a significant service commitment to a local zoological collection. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing, and supervising veterinary students and residents while providing health care and service to patients and for advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients. Research: The development of a creative, independent, and productive basic and/or clinically oriented research program in captive and/or free-ranging zoological species is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by June 30, 2015; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three professional references. Application materials may be submitted by using the University’s online submission program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00596.

The University of California, Davis and the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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