What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor, Soft Tissue Surgery, Academic Clinician (AC) Track position at University of Pennsylvania?
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, Section of Surgery invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Academic Clinician (AC) track in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Faculty members in the Academic Clinician (AC) track are primarily devoted to clinical service (42 weeks a year) in the Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital and participate in the clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents. Clinic time will be divided between soft tissue surgery and surgical oncology, but the amount of service in each area is flexible. Time away from clinical service is used for professional development, study for Board preparation (if needed), citizenship to the Department, and didactic teaching. Developing or maintaining an independent scholarship or research is not a focus of the AC track, is not a requirement for reappointment or promotion, and should not detract from excellence in clinical service and teaching. Faculty AC positions are long-term, non-tenured Associated Faculty positions with reappointment every three years. Promotion along the ladder of the University Academic ranks is available. The successful candidate is expected to have a history of or potential as an exemplary clinician and educator.
The successful candidate will join Penn Vet’s Section of Surgery, which employs nine faculty and seven residents. Penn Vet offers an opportunity to practice in a cutting-edge academic service within a busy urban academic teaching hospital staffed with specialists in all areas, including minimally-invasive surgery, interventional radiology, 2 clinical pathologists, and 4 anatomic pathologists. Surgeons enjoy the benefits of the Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center, including 16-slice CT, 1.5T MRI, a Varian linear accelerator with IMRT capability, as well as the recently renovated Richard Lichter emergency room and state-of-the-art Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite.
Adjacent to the veterinary hospital are three world-class biomedical hospitals and research centers, which provide excellent opportunities for collaboration: The Perelman School of Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Wistar Institute (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories).
The University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including multiple retirement savings options and tuition benefits for the candidate’s spouse or dependent children. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a vibrant urban environment with abundant cultural resources, including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). Philadelphia offers easy access to New York and Washington DC. Additionally, Wissahickon Valley Park, Valley Forge National Park, and many more recreational amenities are within minutes of the city.
Candidates must have a veterinary degree and be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or successfully completed an accredited surgical residency and are preparing for board-certification. Salary will be commensurate with professional and academic credentials and experience.
Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until an appropriate candidate is identified. A signed non-competition agreement is required for all faculty hires at Penn Vet. Interested applicants should apply online at Penn’s Faculty HR website (http://apply.interfolio.com). The application system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a personal statement, a Curriculum Vitae, and the contact information of three references. These materials should be submitted for the attention of the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rebecka Hess, Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine. Questions should be sent to Dr. Rebecka Hess (rhess@upenn.edu) or Ms. Kelli Cave (kellijw@upenn.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
Faculty members in the Academic Clinician (AC) track are primarily devoted to clinical service (42 weeks a year) in the Matthew J Ryan Veterinary Hospital and participate in the clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents. Clinic time will be divided between soft tissue surgery and surgical oncology, but the amount of service in each area is flexible. Time away from clinical service is used for professional development, study for Board preparation (if needed), citizenship to the Department, and didactic teaching. Developing or maintaining an independent scholarship or research is not a focus of the AC track, is not a requirement for reappointment or promotion, and should not detract from excellence in clinical service and teaching. Faculty AC positions are long-term, non-tenured Associated Faculty positions with reappointment every three years. Promotion along the ladder of the University Academic ranks is available. The successful candidate is expected to have a history of or potential as an exemplary clinician and educator.
The successful candidate will join Penn Vet’s Section of Surgery, which employs nine faculty and seven residents. Penn Vet offers an opportunity to practice in a cutting-edge academic service within a busy urban academic teaching hospital staffed with specialists in all areas, including minimally-invasive surgery, interventional radiology, 2 clinical pathologists, and 4 anatomic pathologists. Surgeons enjoy the benefits of the Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center, including 16-slice CT, 1.5T MRI, a Varian linear accelerator with IMRT capability, as well as the recently renovated Richard Lichter emergency room and state-of-the-art Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery Suite.
Adjacent to the veterinary hospital are three world-class biomedical hospitals and research centers, which provide excellent opportunities for collaboration: The Perelman School of Medicine, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the Wistar Institute (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories).
The University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including multiple retirement savings options and tuition benefits for the candidate’s spouse or dependent children. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a vibrant urban environment with abundant cultural resources, including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). Philadelphia offers easy access to New York and Washington DC. Additionally, Wissahickon Valley Park, Valley Forge National Park, and many more recreational amenities are within minutes of the city.
Candidates must have a veterinary degree and be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or successfully completed an accredited surgical residency and are preparing for board-certification. Salary will be commensurate with professional and academic credentials and experience.
Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until an appropriate candidate is identified. A signed non-competition agreement is required for all faculty hires at Penn Vet. Interested applicants should apply online at Penn’s Faculty HR website (http://apply.interfolio.com). The application system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a personal statement, a Curriculum Vitae, and the contact information of three references. These materials should be submitted for the attention of the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rebecka Hess, Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine. Questions should be sent to Dr. Rebecka Hess (rhess@upenn.edu) or Ms. Kelli Cave (kellijw@upenn.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
