Faculty Position in Large Animal Surgery

Faculty Position in Large Animal Surgery

Located in Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University is a bold, innovative, inclusive and dynamic teaching and research university where staff, faculty, and students alike are challenged to make an enduring contribution to the betterment of humanity. Cornell University is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the Ivy League. We are a community of 22,000 students and more than 10,000 faculty and staff members representing more than 80 countries and hundreds of disciplines—global cultures, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is recognized internationally as a leader in public health, biomedical research, animal medicine, and veterinary medical education. Ranked consistently as one of the best veterinary colleges in the nation, the College's strength is due to its strategic breadth of focus areas and its depth of expertise in each of those areas; the achievements of its faculty, staff, alumni, and students; and its commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

  

The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position in the Section of Large Animal Surgery. The collective goals of the Section include supporting robust pre-clinical and clinical research programs, providing excellent surgical services in the Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital, and maintaining strong teaching, and outreach programs. The successful candidate will join six board-certified surgeons supported by five experienced licensed veterinary technicians, and three surgery residents.  The Equine and Nemo Farm Animal Hospital is a state-of-the art teaching and referral hospital, and it is equipped with a comprehensive range of therapeutic and diagnostic equipment.  The residency program is broad-based and predominantly equine with a significant proportion of farm animal and small ruminant cases.


Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and be board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.  For the tenure-track faculty position the successful candidate should have demonstrated aptitude for clinical and/or basic science research. 


Cornell University is a progressive institution where clinical innovation and research are a priority. There are extensive opportunities for independent and collaborative research within the College of Veterinary Medicine and within the University as a whole including Biomedical Engineering, Animal Science and extending to Weill Cornell Medical College and Cornell Tech (Cornell’s new graduate technology campus) both of which are in New York City.


The candidate should exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills and a cooperative work ethic that will interact well with all sections of the hospital. Clinical duties will require flexible working hours that may include daytime, evening, and weekend responsibilities.  The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with all the sections in the Hospital.  They will also be expected to develop caseload by reaching out to referring veterinarians and clients and building those connections.


The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks to lead, enable, and inspire others to attain a healthier world for animals and people. Consistently ranked among the top veterinary schools in the world, the college is a global leader in outstanding multidisciplinary clinical and diagnostic services as well as exemplary animal care. The College continuously produces a stream of scientific breakthroughs while also preparing students, veterinarians, and scientists to assume vital roles in scientific inquiry, local and global health, public policy and clinical, population, and diagnostic veterinary medicine. 


Distribution of effort in the section and department will be determined in accordance with the service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s academic goals and expertise and will include a significant clinical service appointment (minimum 40%). Rank, title and salary, will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.


Located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Cornell University is a center for discovery, academic leadership, and service.  Commitment to achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion has been Cornell University’s heritage.  We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  We welcome candidates who are equally committed to these values and who will strengthen our climate by fostering diversity and inclusion.  The College of Veterinary Medicine also seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples through Cornell’s Dual Career Program and membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium www.hercjobs.org/upstate_ny.

For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/clinical-sciences/employment-opportunities or contact Dr. Jonathan Cheetham, Chair of the Search Committee at jon.cheetham@cornell.edu.


Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17148 .


The required sections of the application include a cover letter including statement of career goals (2 page maximum); curriculum vitae; description of clinical interests and goals (1 page maximum); statement of teaching philosophy and goals (1 page maximum), research interests and plans (1 page maximum), and statement of contributions to inclusion and diversity (1 page maximum); and email addresses for letter requests of 3 referees who will be invited to upload their letters at this site. Any questions regarding the application, including the writing of a statement of contributions to inclusion and diversity should be directed to Dr. Jonathan Cheetham who is chairing the search (jon.cheetham@cornell.edu).


The safety and well-being of applicants and our team members is of the utmost importance. Because of campus closures and the likelihood of ongoing travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be conducting virtual interviews with qualified candidates for this position with the intention of scheduling additional in-person meetings as permitted. 


What is a Statement of Contribution to Diversity?

A statement invites applicants to describe their past, present, and/or future aspirations to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in their careers as researchers and educators, and/or to convey how they see these commitments continuing at Cornell. Such articulation can focus on teaching, research, or service, or all of three factors.


Review of applications will begin on November 10th, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration applications should be submitted by November 10th, 2020.

  

Employment Assistance:

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu.


For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting.


Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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