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University of Florida
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. The Zoological Medicine service is composed of three full-time faculty, one joint zoo and anesthesia faculty, two ACZM residents (3-year program with the third-year resident based at White Oak Conservation), a rotating intern of zoological, small, and large animal medicine, and an intern of zoological companion animal primary care and emergency medicine, as well as a highly talented support team, including three veterinary technicians, four technician assistants, and a client service representative. The service collaborates with the college's diverse clinical, diagnostic, and research services, as well as our enthusiastic educational professionals, to provide excellence and innovation in clinical medicine, education, and scientific investigation.
UF aspires to provide an exceptional and collegial academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. The university has a student body of over 49,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Expected Salary: Rank and salary will be based upon the successful candidate's professional qualifications and experience.
Minimum Requirements: 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.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida''s Sunshine Law.
How to Apply
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 here. 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. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
The final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found here.
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32610
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