Assistant/Associate Professor of Clin X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor - Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

The Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis seeks candidates for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clin X or Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the field of Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation to lead our sports medicine and rehabilitation service. The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) and the Northern California region provide a steady case load comprising of medical and post-surgical patients that will be supported by the service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Scholarship: Faculty are expected to advance the clinical discipline through creation and dissemination of new knowledge with documentation in peer-reviewed publications. Creative/scholarly activities are required for individuals in the Clinical X series, but in view of the increased responsibilities for clinical service and teaching, the type of scholarly activity may focus primarily on integrating/improving clinical care, conducting clinical research studies and/or improving veterinary medical education. Although creative scholarship is an expectation for the Health Sciences Clinical Professor track, it is typically derived from clinical teaching and professional service activities. Examples of activities qualifying as creative scholarship in this track include participation in the advancement of professional education; publication of case reports or clinical reviews; development of or contributions to administration (supervision) of a clinical service; or development of or contributions to clinical guidelines or pathways.

Clinical: The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the Small Animal Sports Medicine Service of the VMTH (Professor of Clinical track) or a 90% clinical commitment (Health Sciences Clinical Professor track). Individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents; providing health care and service to in-house and referral patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients.

Teaching: The primary teaching responsibility will be direct daily supervision and instruction of students and residents in the Small Animal Sports Medicine Service. Other responsibilities include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; 2) clinical teaching in the VMTH; and 3) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH.

Professional Competence: Advance the discipline within the VMTH, as well as locally and nationally, through participation and leadership in providing high quality patient care in the hospital environment. Expected to establish reputation for clinical excellence locally, regionally and nationally, depending upon level of appointment. Must demonstrate clinical competence and be recognized for accomplishment in a focused area of clinical practice.

Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4846 or a University license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1 prior to beginning clinical duties.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and veterinary scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. Faculty are the heart of UC Davis Veterinary Medicine.

UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.

UC Davis offers a generous benefit package including retirement featuring an optional pension plan, and several work-life programs.

For informal inquiries, please contact Barbro Filliquist (bfilliquist@ucdavis.edu).

For questions about the application process, please contact Inna Revzin (irevzin@ucdavis.edu).

Veterinarian with advanced training in small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) or European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR), or completion of an approved residency of the ACVSMR or ECVSMR by August 1, 2026.

Preference will be given to those candidates board-certified by ACVSMR or ECVSMR.

Documented clinical experience and competence in small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction.

Documented record of creative scholarship or potential to develop a clinical research program in small animal sports medicine and/or rehabilitation is recommended.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team environment.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4846 or a University license CA Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1 prior to beginning clinical duties.

A PhD or equivalent, or advanced training in research (e.g. postdoctoral and fellowship) is preferred.

Board certification is preferred.

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