Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Zoological Medicine
Job Description
The College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida (UF) invites applications for a faculty member to join our Zoological Medicine Service as a full time, clinical track Assistant or Associate Professor of Zoological Medicine.
The individual will participate in and support the clinical service and teaching activities of the Zoological Medicine Service in the UF Veterinary Hospitals (UFVH) and will be expected to develop and participate in collaborative research. Teaching responsibilities will involve didactic and clinical training of professional students, residents, and interns and opportunities also exist for graduate student mentorship and education. The Zoological Medicine Service provides veterinary care for zoological companion animals, native Florida wildlife, and three AZA-accredited zoological facilities: Lubee Bat Conservancy, Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo, and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked as the #5 College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 5 public research university. The College of Veterinary Medicine is located on campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications for this position is a DVM or equivalent degree from an approved institution and diplomate status or eligibility of the American College of Zoological Medicine, with diplomate status expected within 3 years of hire. USDA Category II accreditation is expected within 1 year of hire.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants for job number 540354 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals and vision for this position, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. These documents must be submitted online. Email inquiries to Dr. Amy Alexander, Search Committee Chair (AlexanderA@ufl.edu), are welcome.
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. A starting date as soon as possible or by September 2026 is preferred, although this is negotiable for well qualified applicants.
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