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Job ID:
247366
Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction
University of California Davis
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Date Posted
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Oct. 18, 2024
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Title
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Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction |
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University
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University of California Davis
Davis, CA, United States
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Department
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Health Sciences |
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Application Deadline
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04/01/2025 |
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Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction
Position Overview:
The salary range for this position is $168,100 to $219,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction:
The salary range for this position is $168,100 to $219,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: A veterinary medical degree (DVM or equivalent), with clinical experience and competence in applied reproduction and herd health of livestock species (cattle, sheep, goats, swine), is required. Demonstrated professional competence in reproductive techniques and herd-based medicine in livestock is required. Aptitude or experience in teaching livestock reproduction and herd health-related curricula is required. Completion of an approved residency (including alternative route) in the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT) or European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR) or fellowship in reproduction with the Australia/New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists by June 2025 is required; board certification is preferred. Continued appointment beyond the 4th year requires board certification. Experience in assisted reproductive techniques in livestock is preferred. Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) or completion of a residency from an ACVPM certified training program is preferred. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work collegially in a team atmosphere aligned with the Principles of Community and faculty governance at the University of California, Davis. 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 (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to beginning clinical duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Service: The position entails a 90% clinical commitment to the Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction Service (LHHR). Clinical duties include providing ambulatory and in-house reproductive and herd health services for dairy cows, dairy goats, meat goats, sheep, beef cattle, and swine clientele, at the individual and herd level. The candidate is expected to support the expansion and advancement of assisted reproductive techniques in livestock within LHHR. The candidate will also consult with referring veterinarians, SVM colleagues, and clients to design herd programs for disease and reproductive management. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing, mentoring, and supervising veterinary medical students and house officers.
Teaching: The primary teaching responsibility, as part of the clinical effort, is the direct supervision and clinical instruction of senior veterinary students rotating in the Livestock Herd Health & Reproduction Service. Expected teaching includes clinical teaching in the VMTH and participation in the graduate clinical (house officers) training program of the VMTH. Participation in lectures, laboratories, and other didactic curriculum activities for the DVM professional program is expected.
Service: Participation in university service, public service through committee work, professional organizations, continuing education, and other appropriate means is required.
Professional Competence: The candidate must demonstrate superior clinical competence in livestock reproduction and herd health at both individual and herd levels within the VMTH. Establishing a reputation for clinical excellence locally, regionally, and nationally is expected. Recognized achievement in a focused area of clinical livestock practice is required.
Creative Scholarship: Although creative scholarship is a requirement for Health Sciences Clinical Professors, 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.
A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/) 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 at the heart of the School of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty-jobs). UC Davis (https://www.ucdavis.edu) is ranked 6th 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 benefits package (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/total-compensation-calculator.html), including retirement featuring an optional pension plan (https://hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/benefits/retirement-savings) and several work-life programs (https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life). UC Davis values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has consistently been recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer' for Diversity and Women (https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/forbes-names-uc-davis-best-employer-diversity-and-women-2022).
Our department has outstanding partnerships with reproductive research, livestock herd health, genetics/genomics, and the role of the microbiome in reproduction. There are rich opportunities to engage with basic research scientists and veterinary and human clinicians in transdisciplinary research and unique access to naturally occurring animal disease models.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 12/15/2024. The position will be open until filled. To begin the application process, Interested applicants should register online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06767 and submit the following materials: 1) a letter of intent outlining particular interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience, and career goals (max three pages); 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy; 4) a statement summarizing experience and professional contributions in the area of equity and diversity; and 5) the contact information for three to four professional references. Application materials should be submitted by using the University's online submission program.
For questions about the application process, please contact:
Dr. Bart C. Weimer, Department Chair
Attention: Dyana Greene (dgreene@ucdavis.edu)
Department of Population Health and Reproduction
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Phone: (530) 752-1358
Email: bcweimer@ucdavis.edu
The University of California, Davis, and The Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. UC Davis supports family friendly recruitments: https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life
To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06767
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