Assistant / Associate / Full Professor of Cardiology

Description

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences of the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for full-time tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position in veterinary cardiology. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The Cardiology Service has an ACVIM-approved residency program.

Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents; clinical service in cardiology; development of a basic science or clinical research program commensurate with effort allocation; participation in continuing education at the local and national levels. 

The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center is a fully equipped facility that includes digital radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, intraoperative fluoroscopy, a linear accelerator, video endoscopy, physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment, and DEXA scanning. The Cardiology Service has dedicated technical support staff, designated examination and procedure rooms, echocardiography, digital ECG, digital Holter units, and an Interventional Suite/Catheter Laboratory for minimally invasive procedures. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences includes more than 50 tenure and clinical-track faculty, including board-certified specialists in radiology, anesthesiology, surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, cardiology, behavior, dermatology, dentistry, nutrition, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and avian and zoological medicine. 

Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus and is a beautiful and friendly place to live. It is a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as a number of dog-friendly state parks and recreation areas. Outdoor recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, trail running, climbing and water sports. Knoxville has a vibrant cultural downtown with excellent restaurants; bustling farmers’ markets; live music of all genres, ballet, and theater; frequent art and cultural festivals; and men’s and women’s sporting events. 

Qualifications

 

Requirements include a DVM or equivalent degree, completion of a formal residency training program in cardiology, and certification or eligibility for certification by the American or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology). Responsibilities will be shared with another ACVIM boarded cardiologist.

Application Instructions

 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified individuals are invited to submit an application, including a letter of intent with a statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names of three professional references.

For additional information, applicants are directed to visit the University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine web site at https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/careers/ or contact Dr. Genevieve Bussieres, Search Chair - gbussier@utk.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.