AssistantAssociateFull Professor and Medical Director of Strategic Initiatives

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	DIR & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSOR
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Assistant Professor Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed. Associate Professor Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work professional writing or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level. Professor Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and in addition be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.
Job Description:	The University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is searching to identify a Medical Director (MD) of Strategic Initiatives for the UF Veterinary Hospital (UFVH) that will focus on special projects designed to improve patient care client communications hospital culture or other directives of the Associate Deans of Clinical Services consistent with the mission of the college and university. Those activities for which the MD will have primary or shared responsibility include: The MD will assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives/projects. These projects will be at the direction of the ADCS (SA/LA) based on the needs of the hospital and could involve a variety of areas including patient care client relations wellness communications educational programs hospital culture or other areas deemed to be important to hospital operations. The MD will take primary responsibility for researching organizing and carrying out the strategic initiatives as directed by the ADCS (SA/LA). The MD will assure compliance with federal/state veterinary practice regulations and college and University of Florida policies. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders including administration employees clients communities regulatory agencies and referring veterinarians. Possesses practical communication skills with the ability to articulate plans and visions to all stakeholders. Demonstrates oral and written communication skills that are clear timely and constructive. Ability to participate as a team member fostering collaborative decision-making among committees teams or work groups of diverse composition. Ability to develop and encourage effective working relationships between clinicians and staff. Knowledge and understanding of the integrated professional technical and administrative principles and procedures of clinical practice. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to provide clinical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise. Ability to develop plan and implement short-and long-range goals. This position will report to the department chair for their faculty assignment (75% SACS/CDPM/LACS) and the ADCS (SA/LA) for the MD assignment (25% SAH/LAH). The department chair and CMO will work together to determine the specific administrative FTE for this position. The department chair completes the annual evaluation with input from the ADCS (SA and LA) on performing the administrative duties. The term for this medical director position is 3 years with potential for renewal.
Expected Salary:	Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.
Required Qualifications:	Essential Qualifications: DVM VMD or equivalent foreign veterinary degree plus at least three years of clinical experience. Active clinician in the UFVH at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher (clinical or tenure track).
Preferred:	Desired Qualifications: Experience leading teams with a commitment to building consensus collaboration and professionalism. Demonstrates creative and innovative problemsolving skills and reliably sees projects through to timely completion.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A current curriculum vitae letter of intent and names of three individuals willing to write in support of the applicant are required. The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who speak to all aspects of a candidates abilities based on the above job description. Applications for requisition number 538918 and supporting documents must be submitted online. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination including the name position address telephone number and email address of the nominee to the search committee chair Dr. Travis Lanaux. Final candidates must provide official transcripts 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 must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If 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 Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Director

Classification Title:DIR & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSORClassification Minimum Requirements:Assistant ProfessorCandidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrat...

Classification Title:	DIR & AST/ASO/FULL PROFESSOR
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Assistant Professor Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed. Associate Professor Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work professional writing or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level. Professor Candidates for this faculty rank shall be qualified for the rank of associate professor and in addition be a recognized national or international authority or an outstanding teacher in their field or specialization. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the associate professor level.
Job Description:	The University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is searching to identify a Medical Director (MD) of Strategic Initiatives for the UF Veterinary Hospital (UFVH) that will focus on special projects designed to improve patient care client communications hospital culture or other directives of the Associate Deans of Clinical Services consistent with the mission of the college and university. Those activities for which the MD will have primary or shared responsibility include: The MD will assist in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives/projects. These projects will be at the direction of the ADCS (SA/LA) based on the needs of the hospital and could involve a variety of areas including patient care client relations wellness communications educational programs hospital culture or other areas deemed to be important to hospital operations. The MD will take primary responsibility for researching organizing and carrying out the strategic initiatives as directed by the ADCS (SA/LA). The MD will assure compliance with federal/state veterinary practice regulations and college and University of Florida policies. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and customer satisfaction with all stakeholders including administration employees clients communities regulatory agencies and referring veterinarians. Possesses practical communication skills with the ability to articulate plans and visions to all stakeholders. Demonstrates oral and written communication skills that are clear timely and constructive. Ability to participate as a team member fostering collaborative decision-making among committees teams or work groups of diverse composition. Ability to develop and encourage effective working relationships between clinicians and staff. Knowledge and understanding of the integrated professional technical and administrative principles and procedures of clinical practice. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to provide clinical guidance and leadership to professional personnel in their area of expertise. Ability to develop plan and implement short-and long-range goals. This position will report to the department chair for their faculty assignment (75% SACS/CDPM/LACS) and the ADCS (SA/LA) for the MD assignment (25% SAH/LAH). The department chair and CMO will work together to determine the specific administrative FTE for this position. The department chair completes the annual evaluation with input from the ADCS (SA and LA) on performing the administrative duties. The term for this medical director position is 3 years with potential for renewal.
Expected Salary:	Rank and salary will be commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate.
Required Qualifications:	Essential Qualifications: DVM VMD or equivalent foreign veterinary degree plus at least three years of clinical experience. Active clinician in the UFVH at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher (clinical or tenure track).
Preferred:	Desired Qualifications: Experience leading teams with a commitment to building consensus collaboration and professionalism. Demonstrates creative and innovative problemsolving skills and reliably sees projects through to timely completion.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	A current curriculum vitae letter of intent and names of three individuals willing to write in support of the applicant are required. The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who speak to all aspects of a candidates abilities based on the above job description. Applications for requisition number 538918 and supporting documents must be submitted online. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination including the name position address telephone number and email address of the nominee to the search committee chair Dr. Travis Lanaux. Final candidates must provide official transcripts 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 must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If 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 Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No