Assistant Professor Jobs in Madison, WI

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Tenure track faculty in the integrated case in our department are assigned 20-22 weeks (with appropriate request for extension of timeline for consideration of promotion and tenure to reflect these clinical responsibilities). Participation in classroom lecture and laboratory to be equitably distributed across the section. Clinical duties include leading resident-based or student-based rounds that involve approximately 3-5 hours per week. Student case based rounds are conducted by faculty in conjunction with residents when the faculty are assigned to clinic duties. Tenure track faculty are expected to demonstrate excellence and impact through integration of their activities that includes basic, translational and/or clinical research that advances their field. Excellence in clinical service is an expectation for Comparative Ophthalmology faculty in either track.

Distribution of time in clinical practice, teaching, research and service is expected to be in the range of: 40-50% clinical responsibilities, 10-20% non-clinical teaching, 20-30% research and up to 10% service.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Surgical Sciences

Compensation:

Negotiable based on experience and qualificiations

Required Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent degree, with eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Wisconsin required by start date.

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Board Certified Diplomates or ACVO board-eligible after completion of residency training in Ophthalmology at the time of appointment. Candidates who are European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Diplomates, or ECVO board-eligible at the time of appointment, will be considered.

Education:

DVM or equivalent degree

How to Apply:

Please upload a CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Please note that this position is being listed simultaneously with JR JR10014966 but only one opening exists.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Laura Hess, LHess4@wisc.edu

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