Teaching Assistant Professor, Large Animal Surgery

• 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%)

Department:

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

Compensation:

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: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf

Required 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.
  
  

Education:

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

How to Apply:

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 10012044, 10012063, and 10012072, but only one opening exists.

Contact Information:

If you have questions, please contact Jody Silva at jlsilva@wisc.edu 608-263-5633. Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Sabrina Brounts at sabrina.brounts@wisc.edu

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