Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). The role combines clinical service, teaching, and scholarly activity within a leading dermatology program.

Responsibilities include lectures, clinical teaching, supervising residents, patient care, and outreach to referring veterinarians, with a 70% clinical commitment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent; advanced dermatology training.
• Board certification in ACVD/ECVD/AiCVD required.
• Clinical dermatology experience and teaching ability required.
• Documented clinical research records or potential.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Eligible for California veterinary license (CA license) before clinical duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and laboratories in the DVM curriculum.
• Clinical teaching in VMTH and supervision of residents.
• 70% clinical commitment to Dermatology Service; supervise students and residents.
• Provide patient care and consult with referring veterinarians and clients.
• Engage in service and continuing education activities within VMTH.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical dermatology

Communication skills

Education

DVM or equivalent

ACVD/ECVD/AiCVD board certification

Job description

Position

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.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.