Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Disease Diagnosis

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care

Department: 28060000 - VM-COMP, DIAG POP MEDICINE

Classification Title:

CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF

Job Description:

The Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (BADDL) and the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine (CDPM) at the University of Florida-College of Veterinary Medicine (UF-CVM) invite applications for a full time, Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Diseases to serve as the Aquatic Disease Diagnosis Section Head at BADDL. This position is a multi-mission non-tenure track position in the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine (CDPM) that is promotable following UF and CVM guidelines.

The position will be headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida and will perform clinical (80%) and extension (20%) duties at the BADDL. The candidate will function primarily as a diagnostic pathologist at BADDL. The diagnostic caseload includes a variety of aquatic animals and USDA regulatory export testing of all sectors of aquaculture, including food fish, ornamental fish, shrimp, and bivalves. Interaction with veterinarians, and aquaculture owners and producers are an integral part of this position. Creative use of diagnostic case material including publication of results in appropriate journals is encouraged. Additionally, the candidate may have limited opportunities to teach DVM and/or graduate students or engage in research at UF-CVM depending on the candidate’s qualifications and interests. University and public service through departmental, college and university committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate activities is expected.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as Head of the Aquaculture Section and subject matter expert for aquaculture related questions from industry and veterinarians, with responsibility for overall supervision of the aquaculture section.

Responsible for obtaining and maintaining USDA export certification and preparing the aquaculture section for the audits originating from USDA and other accrediting agencies.

Discusses cases and animal disease-related scenarios with in-house pathologist, professional laboratory staff as well as NVSL and University pathologists to enhance the overall aquaculture services.

Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers/clients, providing excellent veterinary-related technical and medical information, and returning all customer phone calls within 24 hours.

Responsible for validation of all aquaculture tests offered by the section/bureau and maintains up to date technology for the tests offered.

Ensures subordinates comply with federal and state laws and department/division policies and procedures related to personnel matters.

Monitors inventory for supplies, equipment, and materials for supervised areas of operation. Ensures adequate supply of time sensitive materials and monitors expiration dates. Ensures that procurement orders are initiated in a timely manner to maintain adequate stock to prevent complete depletion. Ensures equipment and facilities are maintained in an orderly fashion and operated according to proper procedures. Provides a variety of assigned written reports. Maintains data and statistics for assigned areas in a contemporaneous fashion to ensure data is readily available when leadership requests are received

Incumbent is required to participate in emergency planning and response exercises and prepare subordinates in the event of a potentially zoonotic or foreign animal disease outbreak. Incumbent follows all departmental, division and laboratory-specific safety protocols and methods and ensures subordinates adhere to standard operating procedures and plans specific to safety.

Incumbent ensures section compliance with the laboratory and AAVLD 17025 Quality Assurance policies and procedures.

Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Approves timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD), the BADDL provides quality diagnostic services for all animal species, including necropsy, bacteriology, serology, histopathology, virology, parasitology, and molecular diagnostics. As a national leader and the premier animal disease diagnostic laboratory in the state of Florida, it serves veterinarians, animal owners, livestock and poultry industry, educators and researchers to protect animal and human health. BADDL processes about 34,000 cases each year and conducts more than 80,000 tests annually.

The UF-CVM is the seventh ranked College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and is the only one that is part of a top 10 public research university (UF is ranked #6 nationally). The CVM is located on campus in close proximity to the College of Medicine and numerous other Health Sciences units that provide ample opportunities for translational research and collaboration. UF aspires to provide an exceptional academic environment that reflects the breadth of thought essential to preeminence and manifests through a community of students, faculty, and staff of diverse experiences and backgrounds. The university has a student body of over 60,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students, including over 16,000 minority students, and 6,000 international students.

Expected Salary:

Rank and salary will be based upon the successful candidate’s professional qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Required qualifications for this position are a DVM or equivalent degree or PhD in a related discipline from an approved institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACVM or ACVP board eligibility or certification is preferred. Experience in aquaculture-related diseases is required. The ability to independently sign out cases is preferred. The position is a combination of clinical and extension services, but there may be opportunities for teaching and research at UF-CVM, depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidate. For those who are interested in research, the ability to establish an extramurally funded research program as demonstrated by previous or current funding is needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applicants for job number 532605 must apply online through Careers at UF in order to be considered for the position. For full consideration, applicants must submit the following items as a PDF file: (1) a letter outlining your clinical/diagnostic service, teaching and research experiences as well as your professional goals, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who are able to speak to all aspects of your abilities as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. These documents must be submitted online. Inquiries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Felipe Pierezan, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. The position is available immediately but negotiable for qualified applicants.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No.

Advertised: 09 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 08 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time