Job Summary:
The Department of Surgical Sciences of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time Teaching Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, or Teaching Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. The successful candidate will join the Small Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised 6 full-time ACVS Diplomates, 6 residents/surgical interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians.

The UW Veterinary Care teaching hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including arthroscopy, 3T MRI, CT and ultrasound, 3D printing, and force-platform gait analysis. The Department and School are interested in continuing to develop our innovative academic programs, including translational clinical research studies in orthopedic genetics, musculoskeletal imaging, arthroscopic surgery, integrated trauma care, 3D printing for limb deformity correction, total joint arthroplasty, and virtual mechanical testing using finite element modeling.
Responsibilities: Teaching Assistant Professor (TL055)
Teaching Associate Professor (TL056)
Teaching Professor (TL022) Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:
Preferred
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
Qualifications:
A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) with advanced training in orthopedic surgery is preferred . Board-eligible individuals will also be considered. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to develop an academic program that includes Orthopedic Surgery.

This position has a strong emphasis on patient management, but also teaching and clinical research. Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups including interns, residents and students is preferred.
License/Certification:
Required
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
or equivalent
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of
Wisconsin.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
JANUARY 01, 2024
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Additional Information:
UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care. The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.

SVM is nearing the end of construction on the new facility that will improve instruction space for students, double the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhance the large animal hospital, expand labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases, and increase and modernize infectious disease research space. Future upgrades via remodeling of current hospital include an Imaging Center with large animal-capable 3T MRI, 16-slice CT, and future PET-CT. Completion of the addition is projected for late 2023.
How to Apply:
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with PVL# 286231; 286232; 286401

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Online" to begin the process. You will be required to upload a cover letter, current CV, and a document listing the contact information for three professional references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Jody Silva at jlsilva@wisc.edu or 608-263-5633.

Questions about the position or about the Small Animal Orthopedic caseload directed to Dr. Peter Muir at: peter.muir@wisc.edu.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 1, 2023, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact:
Peter Muir
peter.muir@wisc.edu
608-263-9819
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Teaching Professor(TL022) or Teaching Assistant Professor(TL055) or Teaching Associate Professor(TL056)
Department(s):
A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/SURGICAL SCIENCES
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
286388-AS