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The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time clinical-track or tenure-track faculty position in comparative ophthalmology. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Specialty board certification (ACVO and/or ECVO) is preferred, but board-eligible candidates will also be considered. An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates. The appointee will join the section of Comparative Ophthalmology within the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, which is currently comprised of two faculty, two residents, and two technicians.

The ophthalmology service is located within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center and referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including several operating microscopes with digital imaging, phacoemulsification systems, laser and endolaser capability, ocular high-resolution ultrasound and electrodiagnostics.

Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, laboratories, and clinical teaching of medical and surgical ophthalmology and related topics to students, interns, residents, and graduate students. The candidate is expected to foster a broad and diverse small and large animal caseload through the delivery of efficient and effective service to clients and referring private practitioners and the provision of leading-edge, comprehensive, and compassionate patient care. Faculty members are expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

Clinical-track candidates will be assigned up to 75% time in clinics, including patient management, client service, clinical teaching of students and advanced training of interns and residents. Sponsored research is not required for clinical track faculty, but clinical research, publications or other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine are expected and encouraged. Tenure-track candidates will be given at least 50% off-clinic time to meet expectations for developing an extramurally funded research program in ophthalmology that includes collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student research, and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates with emerging or established research programs can expect to be supported with highly competitive research startup packages.

Faculty members are encouraged to develop collaborative endeavors with clinicians and scientists within the College and across the University. Excellent collaborative opportunities are available in the Departments of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Preventive Medicine within the College as well as other units across the University campus, including the comprehensive OSU Health Sciences Center, which is within walking distance of the College. The College of Medicine, Ophthalmology (http://eye.osu.edu/index.cfm), College of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu/index.cfm), and the College of Optometry (http://optometry.osu.edu) are a just a few of the resources available to clinicians and research scientists interested in ophthalmology.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences supports a faculty of about 60 clinical specialists, educators, and investigators along with extensive training programs for professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students. The College of Veterinary Medicine (www.vet.osu.edu) is ranked 5^th among North American colleges of veterinary medicine by US News and World Report. The Ohio State University (www.osu.edu) was recently ranked third nationally in the list of best places to work in academia, according to The Scientist magazine. Columbus is the 15th ranked city by size in the United States (population of 730,000) and supports a vibrant, multifaceted community (www.experiencecolumbus.com).

Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors. The appointee should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and staff. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The start date is negotiable; however, the position is currently available, and applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of intent stating professional goals and interests, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact information of four references to Dr. Rustin M. Moore, Chair, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street, Columbus, OH 43210 or via e-mail (Rustin [dot] Moore [at] cvm [dot] osu [dot] edu). Inquiries regarding the ophthalmology position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. David A. Wilkie, by e-mail (wilkie [dot] 1 [at] osu [dot] edu), telephone (614-292-8664), or fax (614-292-7667). The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA Employer.