Faculty Position in Field Service Equine Focus

Faculty Position in Field Service Equine Focus

Location: New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, Pa
Open Date: Dec 15, 2021
Deadline:

The Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in the Section of Field Service. This position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Academic Clinician track and is expected to enhance the clinical and teaching missions of the School. The position is equine-focused and the ideal candidate would possess an interest in sports medicine and preventative care. The successful applicant will join our collaborative team of five faculty members providing high-quality elective and emergency ambulatory services to a broad base of equine clients, including performance horse facilities, individual horse owners, and small breeding farms. Field Service offers a wide variety of clinical services including lameness and performance evaluations, preventative medicine and dentistry, upper airway endoscopy and gastroscopy, breeding management and foal care, and complementary medicine including acupuncture and chiropractic therapy.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant will provide ambulatory clinical service to equine patients and will rotate with the other equine Field Service clinicians in the emergency schedule. Teaching of veterinary students in both a didactic and a clinical setting is an important aspect of the position, as is clinical training of equine interns and residents. Faculty members in the Academic Clinician track are expected to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice and innovation in delivery of care. While there is no requirement for research productivity, the successful applicant is encouraged to collaborate with and strengthen research programs of faculty in the Section of Field Service and other sections within the Department of Clinical Studies-New Bolton Center.

Penn Vet New Bolton Center Hospital for Large Animals is located in picturesque Southern Chester County in the heart of Pennsylvania's horse country, approximately 45 minutes from Philadelphia and 35 minutes from Wilmington, Delaware.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/100083

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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