Assistant/Associate Professor in Aquatic Animal Medicine

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, invites applications for a non-tenure track, full-time faculty position at the rank of Clinical or Extension Assistant or Associate Professor in Aquatic Animal Health (AAH). Since 2000, the Aquatic Animal Health Program has strengthened conservation and aquaculture efforts by combining hands-on clinical training, education, stranding response, and research on aquatic animal and environmental health. We provide clinical service in aquatic animal medicine across a broad array of species from invertebrates and fish, to sea turtles and marine mammals, including Florida marine mammals, especially the Florida manatee. Activities will include extension, teaching, clinical service, and research in support of aquatic animal health with our many programmatic stakeholders and collaborating facilities. The CVM is the fifth ranked veterinary program in the US, is part of an academic health center with six health-related colleges and is allied with the academic Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences programs of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences as well as the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Science. The appointee will have responsibilities for an extension program that supports the State of Florida aquatic resources which includes support of healthy freshwater and marine ecosystems, aquaculture, and health of Florida’s aquatic wildlife. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the existing ACZM-accredited residency program in aquatic medicine and provide clinical teaching opportunities for DVM students. Some marine mammal stranding response may be required. Teaching responsibilities will include ACZM resident supervision, and didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching of professional students. Non-tenure track faculty are also expected to participate in scholarly activities and collaborative research. There are excellent opportunities to collaborate with research faculty who have established research programs at the College of Veterinary Medicine, IFAS and the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience. A history of publication in the field of aquatic medicine, a demonstrated ability to attract external funding, and a relevant research degree such as a MS or PhD are desirable. The AAH program is highly collaborative and collegial. Professional relationships are expected within the CVM and IFAS, as well as with stakeholders including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and multiple aquaria and zoos. All CVM faculty are expected to be involved in professional outreach, committee service, and curriculum development.

Requirements

Applicants must have a DVM (or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the practice of aquatic animal medicine

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching veterinary students in a clinical and didactic setting is desirable.
A history of publication in the field of aquatic medicine
A demonstrated ability to attract external funding
A relevant research degree such as a MS or PhD are desirable.