"Clinical or Tenure Track Poultry Veterinarian"

Position Summary

The Department of Population Health, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is seeking veterinarians to fill two vacant positions in clinical poultry medicine. Responsibilities include clinical services to the poultry industry and major participation in the Master of Avian Medicine and the online Master of Avian Health and Medicine degree programs. The position will be either a non-tenure track clinical assistant or clinical associate professorship or a tenure track assistant or associate professorship depending on qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to submit the following: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae or resume, (2) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s clinical poultry background and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), (3) the name, titles, and contact information for three professional references. References will be requested for candidates selected for an interview.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Grogan, kbgrogan@uga.edu

All application materials must be received by September 1, 2025 to ensure full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2400P

Working Title: Clinical or Tenure Track Poultry Veterinarian

Department: VetMed-Poultry Diagnos & Rsch

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Details

Classification Title: Open Rank

Faculty Rank: Open Rank

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree.

Additional Requirements: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree with expertise and training in poultry medicine.

Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians

Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Associate Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, and a minimum of 5+ years post-terminal degree experience in industry/academia

Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent and PhD in a poultry related discipline, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.

Tenure Track Associate Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent and PhD in a poultry related discipline, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, and a minimum of 5+ years post-terminal degree experience in industry/academia. Candidates must show clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as regional and national authorities in their field unless their work assignments are specifically at the local or state level.

Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/

Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Population_Health2015.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: MAM, MAHM, MS or other post-doctoral training program in poultry medicine; Board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ability to obtain a veterinary license in GA; Background in teaching; leadership skills; strong communication skills; data management

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide clinical veterinary service to the poultry industry of Georgia; teaching within the MAM and MAHM Programs; diagnostic lab service through case supervision; mentorship of veterinary, MAM and MAHM students; support of research conducted by the MAM students; act as a conduit of information from the university to industry stakeholders; other activities as requested by diagnostic lab or industry partners.

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