Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology. The role includes a 70% clinical commitment in Dermatology Service, directing students and residents, and delivering high-quality patient care in VMTH.

Applicants must have a veterinary license for California and board certification in a recognized dermatology college, with demonstrated teaching and scholarly activity in dermatology.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with advanced training in dermatology.
• Board certification by ACVD/ECVD/AiCVD required.
• Clinical dermatology experience and teaching ability required.
• Documented clinical research in dermatology or potential thereof.
• Must be eligible for California veterinary medical licensing before clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Participate in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum.
• Clinical teaching in the VMTH and supervision of students and residents.
• Provide health care and service to dermatology patients and advise referring veterinarians.
• Advance dermatology through teaching, clinical service, and scholarly activity.
• Engage in service and continuing education activities related to dermatology.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collegial teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent

ACVD/ECVD/AiCVD board certification

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The current base pay range is $190,800-$246,100. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.

Application Window

Open date: August 27, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Oct 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Aug 26, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology

Salary: The current base pay range is $190,800-$246,100. Other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Qualifications: Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with advanced training in dermatology is required. Board certification or credentials accepted by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD), or the Asian College of Veterinary Dermatology (AiCVD) is required. Clinical experience and competence in dermatology are required. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching is required. Documented clinical research records with evidence of creative scholarship in dermatology or potential thereof are required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. 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.

Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; 2) clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH); and 3) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH.

Clinical: The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the Dermatology Service in the VMTH. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents; providing health care and service to patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients.

Professional Competence: Will advance the discipline of dermatology within the VMTH, as well as locally and nationally, through participation and leadership in providing high quality patient care in the hospital environment. Expected to establish a reputation for clinical excellence locally, regionally, and nationally, depending upon level of appointment. Must demonstrate clinical competence and be recognized for accomplishment in a focused area of clinical practice.

Creative Scholarship: Creative/scholarly activities are required, but in view of the increased responsibilities for clinical service and teaching, the type of scholarly activity may focus primarily on integrating/improving clinical care, conducting clinical research studies, and/or improving veterinary medical education. Creative scholarship is expected to advance the clinical discipline through creation and dissemination of new knowledge with documentation in peer-reviewed publications.

Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required. Active participation and engagement in developing/maintaining continuing education activities of the VMTH as it relates to dermatology are required.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with advanced training in dermatology is required. Board certification or credentials accepted by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD), or the Asian College of Veterinary Dermatology (AiCVD) is required.

Clinical experience and competence in dermatology is required.

Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching is required.

Documented clinical research record with evidence of creative scholarship in dermatology or potential thereof is required.

Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

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.

About UC Davis

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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Job location

Davis, CA