Job Description: Open Faculty Search – Dermatology and Otology

The Ohio State University  

Columbus, OH

Faculty Position in Veterinary Dermatology and Otology at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an open full-time clinical track or tenure track faculty position in Dermatology and Otology.

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time clinical track or tenure track faculty position in Dermatology and Otology. The appointee will join the Dermatology and Otology Service within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, which is currently comprised of two faculty members, one resident, two certified veterinary technicians and a client care liaison.

Clinical-track candidates will be assigned approximately 60-65% time in clinics, including patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students, didactic and laboratory teaching and advanced training of interns and residents. Sponsored research is not required for clinical-track faculty, but clinical research, publications or other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine are expected and encouraged. Tenure-track faculty typically have a 50% commitment to clinical service and clinical teaching with the remainder devoted to didactic and laboratory teaching, and to developing research/scholarship, including collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student and resident research, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

The Dermatology and Otology Service is located in a brand-new suite within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center and referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including video-otoscopy, video-dermoscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, 3 Tesla MRI as well as endoscopy, cystoscopy, laser lithotripsy, laparoscopy, ultrasonography, after hours urgent care, and small and large animal emergency and critical care.

Performance Objectives

TEACHING DUTIES

• Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, residents and interns in the Dermatology and Otology Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center.

CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES

• All aspects of patient care associated with a busy Dermatology and Otology practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES

• Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting research, writing for publication, and other scholarly activities.
• Tenure track faculty are expected to meet the criteria established in the college’s Research Metrics document for their level of research appointment.
• Although extramurally funded research is not required for clinical track faculty, participation in collaborative research projects, resident and graduate student projects is strongly encouraged.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction.
• Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. The candidate must have completed an ACVD or ECVD residency and be board-certified or board-eligible.  An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates.

How to Apply

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/s3sm

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Research (Tenure-track)
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring
• Three professional references

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Andrew Niehaus (niehaus.25@osu.edu). 

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Contact Information and How to Apply: To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/bxmz

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