Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Academic Clinician Track, Departm... at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Gross Anatomy, Academic Clinician Track, Department of Biomedical Sciences



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Dec 5, 2023

Description:

The Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (PennVet), invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Veterinary Gross Anatomy in the Academic Clinician (AC) track. The successful candidate is expected to provide instruction in dissection-based gross anatomy for students throughout the school year in the veterinary professional curriculum. This faculty position is for a three-year, renewable academic appointment.  The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Penn Vet is recognized as one of the premier basic biomedical research departments in veterinary medicine. Our research and teaching are well integrated with other basic, translational and clinical research efforts within the Penn biomedical community. The School is located in a dynamic urban community that offers an abundance of cultural resources including music, art, theatres, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). In addition, New Bolton Center, the rural campus of the School, is located on a bucolic and historic 700 acre campus in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. It is home to the world-renowned teaching hospital for large animals, and is a research and teaching center in its own right. 


Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a VMD, DVM, MD, PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of vertebrate morphology. The successful candidate is a hard-working team player with a growth mindset and a sincere passion for education. Additional training and teaching experience in veterinary gross anatomy, neuroanatomy or comparative anatomy are highly desirable.   


Application Instructions:

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, personal statement or teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation (have referees upload or email to shivani2@vet.upenn.edu). Teaching evaluations may also be included but are not required. Applications will be accepted until the appropriate candidates are identified and the position filled. 

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).