Job ID:
245553
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Theriogenology
University of California Davis
POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Theriogenology.
The salary range for this position is $174,500 to $325,000. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD and/or DVM degree with advanced research training in reproductive biology is required. A documented record of creative scholarship or potential to develop a research program in reproductive biology is required. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching are required. Preferred qualifications include comparative and small animal reproduction and/or endocrinology expertise. Board certification in or completion of a residency (or equivalent) approved by the American College of Theriogenologists (ACT), the European College of Animal Reproduction (ECAR), or the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) - Animal Reproduction is also preferred. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere that aligns with the Principles of Community and faculty governance at the University of California, Davis.
This position is aligned with colleagues within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). A clinical effort in the VMTH's equine or livestock reproduction services and/or in the provision of consultation on theriogenology cases outside the University is negotiable. For participation in clinical service, a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in California or a University license is required (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857; California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1).
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching: Responsibilities may include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; 2) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH; 3) participation in the graduate academic programs (MS and PhD) of the campus if applicable, and 4) clinical teaching in the VMTH if a clinical effort is assigned
Research: The position requires the development of a creative, focused, and productive basic and/or clinically-oriented research program in reproductive biology, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. Appropriate research areas may include comparative reproductive biology, small animal reproduction, reproductive endocrinology, or an aligned field. The successful individual will provide leadership and mentorship in directing research projects for residents and/or graduate students.
Service: Expectations include departmental, university, and public service through committee membership, participating in professional organizations, continuing education, and community outreach as appropriate is required.
A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/) has a rich history of educating veterinarians and veterinary scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. Faculty are at the heart of the School of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty-jobs). UC Davis (https://www.ucdavis.edu) is ranked 6th nationally among public universities, and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally, and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco, and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. UC Davis offers a generous benefits package (https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/total-compensation-calculator.html), including retirement featuring an optional pension plan (https://hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/benefits/retirement-savings) and several work-life programs (https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life). UC Davis values diversity, equity, and inclusion and has consistently been recognized by Forbes as a ‘Best Employer' for Diversity and Women (https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/forbes-names-uc-davis-best-employer-diversity-and-women-2022).
Our department has outstanding partnerships with reproductive research, livestock herd health, genetics/genomics, and the role of the microbiome in reproduction. There are rich opportunities to engage with basic research scientists and veterinary and human clinicians in transdisciplinary research and unique access to naturally occurring animal disease models.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 11/15/2024. The position will be open until filled. To begin the application process, Interested applicants should register online at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06732 and submit the following materials: 1) a letter of intent outlining particular interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience, and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement that is forward-looking with an overall perspective of career goals; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy; 5) a statement summarizing experience and professional contributions in the area of equity and diversity; 6) the contact information for three to five professional references; 7) an Authorization to Release Information form. Application materials should be submitted by using the University's online submission program.
For questions about the application process, please contact:
Dr. Bart C. Weimer, Department Chair
Attention: Dyana Greene (dgreene@ucdavis.edu)
Department of Population Health and Reproduction
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 first choice candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor, step 4, 5, or 6 or Academic Senate positions eligible for tenure. 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 an 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 at the Academic Senate Assistant Professor, step 4, 5, or 6 level or with tenure will be subject to reference checks.
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