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    Clinical Track Asst or Assoc Prof of Ophthalmology

    • 516876
    • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
    • Small Animal Clinical Sciences
    • Instructional / Teaching Faculty
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Teaching & Research Faculty
    • Virginia Tech

    Job Description

    The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty clinical track position in Opthalmology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, based upon the qualifications of the applicant. The successful candidate will join a team of two other ophthalmologists, two residents, and three ophthalmology technicians. Start-up funds will be made available to help develop clinical skills, research, or scholarly activity.

    Responsibilities:
    • The primary job responsibility will be leading a clinical ophthalmology service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, involving both the small and large animal clinics. This will include primary patient care and supervision of clinical care delivered by students, interns, and residents assigned to the ophthalmology service.
    • Additional service responsibilities include consultations within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and with outside referring veterinarians, participation in continuing education programs of the College and participation in faculty governance activities.
    • Applicants must be committed to excellence in patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.
    • Teaching responsibilities will include didactic, laboratory and small group clinical instruction in ophthalmology and related disciplines. Clinical instruction in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital will be directed primarily toward professional students and ophthalmology residents, with occasional participation in the instruction of interns and residents from various other disciplines.
    • Active participation in general ophthalmology service activities and engagement in the ophthalmology resident training program is expected.
    • Research responsibilities will vary based on the interests and qualifications of the candidate. Independent and/or collaborative creative scholarship is expected, in alignment with the scholarly mission of the department.
    • Interest in fostering diversity in the curriculum and department is desirable.

    Required Qualifications

    • DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
    • Completion an approved American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO) residency program by the date of hire.
    • Eligibility to sit for the ABVO certification exam or board certification by the date of hire.
    • Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
    • Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings
    • Criminal Conviction Check Required

    Appointment Type

    Regular

    Salary Information

    Commensurate with experience

    Review Date

    November 1, 2024

    Additional Information

    The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

    About Virginia Tech

    Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

    Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

    If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Ian herring at iherring@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

     

    Benefits (https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html):
    • Competitive academic salary
    • Generous retirement contributions by the institution
    • Sign-up bonus
    • Student loans payment support
    • Paid moving expenses
    • Generous start-up and professional development funding available
    • Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research
    • Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
    • Pre-load annual leave to use at the start of the position.
    • 24 days per year of leave and carry over of up to 288 hours per year.
    • Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire. Ten days can be used for family sick.
    • Paid parental leave (320 hours) used for birth, adoption, foster or custodial placement of a child and is available up to 6 months from date of event. Can be used in addition to other leave. Must have been employed for 12 consecutive months.
    • Sponsorship of H1-B visa and application for permanent residency card available
    • Thousands of Hokie discounts managed by PerkSpot

     

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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