Teaching Assistant Professor, Large Animal Surgery

The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time Teaching Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor in Large Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Large Animal Surgery Section which is comprised of 3 full-time ACVS Diplomates (including 1 ACVSMR double boarded surgeon) 3 residents/interns and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians.

Appointment may be made in the Teaching Clinical or Tenure track as appropriate to the candidates background experience qualifications and career goals.

UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students technologists interns residents and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education research clinical practice and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.

The SVM recently completed construction of a new facility that doubled the size of the schools small animal hospital and significantly enhanced the large animal hospital expanded labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases and increased and modernize infectious disease research space. The large animal hospital includes state-of-the-art equipment such as laparoscopy arthroscopy flexible endoscopy including dynamic airway endoscopy gait analysis equipment ultrasound digital radiography standing CT and 3D printing. A new indoor arena as well as shock wave therapy electrocardiography (resting and exercise) and regenerative medicine therapy (stem cells PRP Prostride) equipment supports our equine sports medicine section.

campus provides an excellent environment which has a vibrant biomedical research community and offers unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The School of Medicine and Public Health which is home to the Carbone Cancer Center Institute for Clinical and Translational Research and the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research are within a short walk of the SVM. The beautiful city of Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live work and play. Please see the following link for more information: Job Responsibilities:

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction (15%)

• Facilitates classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including assessment of student performance (15%)

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study (20%)

Clinical service within the Section of Large Animal Surgery at UW Veterinary Care including daytime and emergency duty and back-up on call support to large animal surgery residents interns and technicians. Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and interns and residents in large animal surgery.

Up to 26 weeks of clinical duty per year. Will cover an equitable portion of lecture and laboratory teaching shared with the section (most recently averaging 10-15 lectures and 10-15 laboratories per year). Required to be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds standing or walking for prolonged periods able to reach and/or climb a ladder kneel or sit on the floor bending squatting and/or twisting.

Distribution of time is expected to be approximately Clinical practice 60% Other services 40% (Teaching Research and Service)

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit (10%)

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations (10%)

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction (20%)

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline (10%)

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

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position
offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off
competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged
savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin
Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please
see: Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree) at time of hire.

• Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Wisconsin at time of hire.

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified or Board Eligible as a result of advanced training in Large Animal Surgery. Applicants with experience in surgery in species such as large ruminants camelids etc are strongly encouraged to apply. An individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification may also be considered.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree) at time of hire.

To apply for this position please upload a cover letter resume and a document listing three professional references.

Please note that this position is being advertised simultaneously with JR 102063 and but only one opening exists.

If you have questions please contact Jody Silva at . Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Sabrina Brounts at

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