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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 faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Specialty board certification (ACVIM or ECVIM) is preferred, but board-eligible candidates will also be considered. The appointee will join the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service, and would become the fifth full-time faculty member in addition to a part-time faculty and two professor emeriti.

The Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) Service is located within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including endoscopy, cystoscopy, laser lithotripsy, laparoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, 3 Tesla MRI, Interventional Radiology/Medicine suite, 24-7 small animal emergency and critical care service, and a newly renovated SAIM exam/treatment facility with contiguous SAIM Student Learning Center.

Teaching responsibilities will include lectures, laboratories, and clinical teaching of small animal internal medicine and related topics to students, interns, residents, and graduate students. The candidate is expected to foster a broad and diverse caseload in internal medicine, including gastroenterology, respiratory, urology, endocrinology, and infectious disease through the delivery of efficient and effective service to clients and referring private practitioners and the provision of high-quality patient care. Candidates with a special interest in endocrinology, respiratory, infectious disease and/or clinical pharmacology are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

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.

Faculty 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 (http://medicine.osu.edu), Davis Heart-Lung Institute (http://heartlung.osu.edu), and College of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.ohio-state.edu) are a just a few of the resources available to clinicians interested in small animal internal medicine and related fields. Additionally, collaborative opportunities exist at Nationwide Children's Hospital (http://www.nationwidechildrens.org) and the Riverside Methodist Hospital (http://www.ohiohealth.com).

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences supports a faculty of over 50 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; 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 Tharp St., Columbus, OH 43210 or via e-mail (Rustin [dot] Moore [at] cvm [dot] osu [dot] edu). Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Susan Johnson, by e-mail (johnson [dot] 42 [at] osu [dot] edu), telephone (614-292-7105), or fax (614-292-0895). The Ohio State University is an EEO/AA Employer.