University of California – Davis Hiring for Assistant or Associate Professor of Cardiology at Davis, CA  Full Time

POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Cardiology

SALARY: The current base pay rate is $160,900 – $208,700. Other components of pay my be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with advanced training in medical and interventional veterinary cardiology is required. Board certification or eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or ECVIM (subspecialty of cardiology) is required. Advanced research training (MSc/PhD/Post-doctoral Fellowship) is desired but not required. Clinical experience and competence in medical and interventional veterinary cardiology is required. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching is required. Documented research record or potential to develop a focused translational cardiology research program related to cardiology is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in California is required at the time of employment (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals not eligible for a full California license can obtain a University License (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories within the DVM professional curriculum; 2) clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH); 3) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH; and 4) participation in the graduate academic programs (MS and PhD) of the campus according to candidate’s interest where applicable.

Clinical: The position includes a 30-50% clinical commitment to the Cardiology Service in the VMTH. The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents in the clinical setting; providing excellence in health care and service to patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients.

Research: The development of a creative and productive basic and/or clinically-oriented research program in Cardiology is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. Individuals will provide leadership in directing research projects of residents and/or graduate students. Experience working with large animal models of cardiovascular disease and promoting translational cardiology is desired. Documented research experience with preclinical and clinical trials utilizing novel therapeutics is desired. Interest or prior experiences with cardiovascular research in non-human primates is desired.

Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required.

Professional Competence: Will advance the discipline of cardiology 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 reputation for clinical excellence locally, regionally, and nationally, depending upon level of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate clinical competence in medical and interventional cardiology.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by March 12, 2023; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement summarizing the applicant’s research program/or interests; 4) a statement of clinical and didactic teaching philosophy; 5) the names and addresses of four professional references; 6) a statement summarizing experience and professional contributions in the area of equity and diversity and 7) Authorization to Release Information Form. Application materials must be submitted by using the University’s online submission program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05528.

The University of California, Davis and the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. UC Davis supports family friendly recruitments: https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-and-family-friendly-recruitment-practices.

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The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all finalists for tenured positions. The reference check involves contacting the administration of the applicant’s previous institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated findings of misconduct that would violate the University’s Faculty Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search for assistant/associate/full professor to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” into RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, only finalists considered for positions with tenure or security of employment will be subject to reference checks.

Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with advanced training in medical and interventional veterinary cardiology is required.

Board certification or eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or ECVIM (subspecialty of cardiology) is required.

Clinical experience and competence in medical and interventional veterinary cardiology is required.

Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching is required.

Documented research record or potential to develop a focused translational cardiology research program related to cardiology is required.

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

A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in California is required at the time of employment (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals not eligible for a full California license can obtain a University License (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1).

Advanced research training (MSc/PhD/Post-doctoral Fellowship) is desired but not required.

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UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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