Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dermatology. The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical (non-tenure) track, tenure track, or tenured faculty position in dermatology at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and have board certification, or completed or be in the process of completing, an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology or European College of Veterinary Dermatology. Salary and entry rank will be commensurate with experience level. Requirements for appointment for Clinical Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors (non-tenure track) can be found in the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Non-tenure Track Clinical Faculty in the Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/promotion-tenure-evaluation/capu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf.Requirements for appointment for Assistant, Associate, and Full Professors (tenure track or tenured) can be found in the Guidelines for Faculty Development in the Department of Small Animal Medicine, https://provost.uga.edu/_resources/documents/promotion-tenure-evaluation/ptu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf. To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor, have achieved tenure at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. The major responsibilities of this position are to teach and provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, to teach pre-clinical didactic courses in dermatology to veterinary students, to actively participate in the training of dermatology and non-dermatology house officers, and to develop a research program, which can be independent or collaborative. Proportionate assignments for each area are based on the interests of the candidate, faculty assignment, and the missions of the dermatology program and Department. The successful candidate will join a dermatology service with two full-time faculty members, two full-time dedicated technicians, and three residents. The dermatology service currently maintains a diverse caseload with ongoing clinical research projects and opportunities for teaching students and house officers. Complete on-site clinical, diagnostic, and pathology facilities permit diagnostics and treatment of dermatology patients of different species including companion, exotic, farm animals, and horses. The dermatology service has STORZ HD video-otoscopy unit with Vet Pump. Holmium:YAG and diode lasers are available within the hospital for procedures as needed. The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery comprises approximately 50 faculty members, 51 clinical residents, ten rotating interns, seven specialty interns, and three administrative staff members. Shared laboratory space and technical support are provided within the Department, and there are six dedicated research technicians who assist in the research missions of the Department’s faculty. Other specialties within the Department include anesthesia, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, radiology, and zoological medicine, as well as a community practice program (UGA Pet Health Center). The Department participates in the college-wide M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Members of the Department also actively participate in highly successful collaborative efforts with faculty members from other departments within the college and other colleges on campus, including the College of Public Health, College of Engineering, and the Athens campus of the Medical College of Georgia. The Department has a strong teaching, research, and clinical service track record. The University of Georgia, the nation’s first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university situated in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive university town with a rich history, and is centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theatre, and hosts many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades and http://www.bestplaces.net/city/georgia/athens-clarke_county). Additional information about the Athens area can be found http://www.visitathensga.com/ and http://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades. Qualified applicants are invited to submit the following items: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/391612. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Ben Brainard, Search Committee Chairperson, by email (brainard@uga.edu) or telephone (706-202-5665). All applications received on or before October 15, 2024, will be fully considered; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate’s employment starting date is negotiable; the position is available November 1. As required by the University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (facultyjobs@uga.edu). Please do not contact the Department or search committee with such requests.