Ophthalmology Professor

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Job Summary:

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty clinical track position in Ophthalmology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced ophthalmologists, residents, and technicians, and will be responsible for leading a clinical ophthalmology service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a clinical ophthalmology service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, involving both small and large animal clinics.
• Supervise clinical care delivered by students, interns, and residents assigned to the ophthalmology service.
• Provide consultations within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and with outside referring veterinarians.
• Participate in continuing education programs of the College and faculty governance activities.
• Teach didactic, laboratory, and small group clinical instruction in ophthalmology and related disciplines.
• Participate in the ophthalmology resident training program and engage in general ophthalmology service activities.
• Conduct research and scholarly activities, with opportunities for independent and collaborative creative scholarship.

Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
• Completion of an approved American Board of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ABVO) residency program by the date of hire.
• Eligibility to sit for the ABVO certification exam or board certification by the date of hire.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
• Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings.

About Virginia Tech:

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Virginia Tech is committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and conducts over $500 million in research annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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