Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Inclusive work environment

Research collaboration opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution seeks a full-time clinical faculty member in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Responsibilities include leading daily clinical imaging services, teaching both professional and graduate students, and engaging in research activities. The ideal candidate will have a DVM or equivalent degree, with an emphasis on collaboration within a large team. This role is essential to maintain high standards in diagnostic imaging at one of the top veterinary colleges.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent is required.
• No preferred qualifications listed.
• Experience in teaching professional students, residents, and supporting imaging services is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical imaging at the Diagnostic Imaging Services.
• Teach professional and graduate students.
• Participate in clinical training and scholarly research.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Research productivity

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Tools

Fuji Synapse RIS

Merge PACS

eUnity

Job description

Overview

Classification Title: CLIN AST/ASO PROF

Classification Minimum Requirements: Assistant Professor; Associate Professor

Job Description

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, invites applications for one (1) full-time (12-month) clinical-track faculty position in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging at the Assistant/Associate Professor academic rank. The successful candidate will be part of one of the largest Diagnostic Imaging Services at an academic institution, joining 8 other faculty at a top 10 College of Veterinary Medicine.

For the clinical track position, the new faculty member’s primary duties (60 to 70%) will be in the daily clinical imaging section of the Diagnostic Imaging Services in the UF Veterinary Hospitals. Responsibilities will include didactic teaching and clinical training of professional students, graduate students, and residents. The individual will participate in and support the teaching and service missions of Diagnostic Imaging in the Veterinary Medical Center. Teaching and clinical responsibilities will be shared with other faculty radiologists. Scholarly productivity is expected and can be accomplished through the publication of clinical or educational research studies.

Equipment and Caseload

Approximately 20,500 small animals/exotics and 1,000 large animals are imaged annually. The hospital is a 100,000 square foot Small Animal Veterinary Hospital. The Large Animal Hospital includes a dedicated Lameness and Imaging faculty and staff, with a new, state-of-the-art Lameness Arena. The service is completely digital, using Fuji Synapse RIS for scheduling and reporting, and Merge PACS or eUnity for image storage and retrieval. The reading room, Ultrasound suite, and MRI/large animal radiographic quality control areas feature multiple diagnostic imaging workstations and high-definition monitors. Equipment includes 4 digital radiographic suites in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging, an Ultrasound suite with multiple ultrasound machines (Samsung RS85, RS80A, Samsung HM70A, Phillips iU22), Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging suites, a Toshiba Titan 1.5 T MR unit (with 2023 Canon Vantage upgrade), a 160-slice Toshiba Prime CT with videofluoroscopy, MiE Scintron IV nuclear scintigraphy, and a Toshiba Infinix-i catheterization laboratory with recent upgrades.

The catheterization laboratory room was upgraded in 2023 with a Philips Azurion 7 Image-guided therapy system and a Philips Proxi Diagnostic N90 fluoroscopy unit.

Current Faculty and Staff

Currently, our team consists of 8 board-certified radiologists, 8 radiology residents and 13 veterinary and human technologists, 8 veterinary assistants, and two full-time administrative assistants that support the imaging services. Diagnostic Imaging is a team-oriented section that is excited about any further development of imaging in collaboration with the talents, experience, and ideas of the new faculty member. Residents are provided teleradiology support for all after-hours radiographic interpretation with Idexx, and two residents, including one more experienced resident, are on call for after-hours ultrasound examinations and special procedures. There is always faculty backup during an emergency, if needed.

Collaborative Opportunities

The University of Florida McKnight Brain Institute houses multiple high-field strength MR units (3T, 4.7T, 7.0T, and 11T) where collaborative research programs can be developed. Other collaborative opportunities exist within the UF Health Science Center (Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Applied Health Sciences), located two blocks from the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF is committed to an inclusive, equitable culture and to employing a diverse community. UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. UF emphasizes the health and well-being of faculty and staff and their families.

Expected Salary

Rank and salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree. Preferred: None.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online through Careers at UF to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applications for job number 539108 and a current curriculum vitae, letter of intent (include teaching and research interests) and names of three individuals willing to write in support of the applicant must be submitted online. The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to all aspects of a candidate’s abilities (teaching, clinical service and research potential). Contact information and questions can be directed to Dr. Federico Vilaplana Grosso at [e-mail]. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a credentialing service provider approved by NACES. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes.