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Open Faculty Search-Tenure Track-Equine Surgery Faculty

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The Ohio State University
Location:
Worthington, OH, 43085
Posted:
October 03, 2025
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Job Title:Open Faculty Search-Tenure Track-Equine Surgery Faculty

Department:Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Additional Information: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an open tenure track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a position in Equine Surgery.

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Equine Surgery. The successful candidate will join a distinguished equine surgery and sports medicine program that includes six ACVS diplomates and three surgery residents, in addition to internal medicine, emergency/critical care, and ambulatory services. The equine services are supported by world-class ancillary services with dedicated large animal anesthesia and radiology technicians as well as a theriogenology service.

Tenure-track faculty typically have a 50% commitment to clinical service and clinical teaching with the remainder devoted to didactic and laboratory teaching, and to developing research/scholarship, including collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student and resident research, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Clinical service percentages are dependent on the career trajectory of the applicant. Opportunities for faculty to develop collaborative research with the Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Veterinary Preventive Medicine within the college of veterinary medicine as well as Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and main campus are present. In addition, the interested faculty member can integrate with the College's emerging signature programs, Opportunities for independent or shared laboratory space to conduct bench top focused research are available. Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

The Equine Surgery Service is located in the Galbreath Equine Center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a 12,000 sq. ft. equine performance arena, digital radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, 128-slice CT, a 3 Tesla MRI, nuclear medicine, an interventional radiology suite, locking compression plates, arthroscopy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, standing surgery rooms, three surgery suites, and in-house farrier services.

A priority of our equine section is maintaining a team atmosphere and working together both in clinics and in teaching. Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Performance Objectives

TEACHING DUTIES

• Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, residents and interns in the Equine Surgery Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The OSU Veterinary Medical Center.

CLINICAL SERVICE AND OUTREACH DUTIES

• All aspects of patient care associated with an Equine Surgery practice including: patient management, client care, communication with referring DVMs, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES

• Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting research,

writing for publication, and other scholarly activities.

• Tenure track faculty are expected to meet the criteria established in the college's Research Metrics document for their level of research appointment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction.

• Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and

guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree. The candidate must have completed an ACVS or ECVS large animal residency and be board-certified or board eligible. An advanced degree or equivalent research experience is desirable for tenure-track candidates.

Required :

DVM or equivalent

Board-certification by or board-eligibility for the ACVS or ECVS - Large Animal Desired :

Advanced degree or equivalent research experience

Evidence of collaboration and/or PI on research grants

Scholarly track-record consistent with rank

Experience in the classroom and laboratory teaching of veterinary students

Experience in the clinical training of veterinary students

Experience in the training of house officers / graduate students

Evidence of mentoring (e.g. students, trainees, staff, peer)

Excellence in patient management

Excellence in service to clients and referring veterinarians

Evidence of supporting a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday insert link to posting for advertisements . Application materials must include:

Required:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vita (CV)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Three professional References including the following:

Mentor/Supervisor

Colleague

Trainee Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Hilary Rice .

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at

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