Description
The Department of Population Health, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is seeking a veterinarian to fill a vacant position in clinical poultry medicine. Responsibilities include clinical services to the poultry industry and major participation in the Master of Avian Medicine and the online Master of Avian Health and Medicine degree programs. The position will be either a non-tenure track clinical assistant or clinical associate professorship or a tenure track assistant or associate professorship depending on qualifications.
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree with expertise and training in poultry medicine.
Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians
Clinical (Non-Tenure Track) Associate Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, and a minimum of 5+ years post-terminal degree experience in industry/academia
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent and PhD in a poultry related discipline, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.
Tenure Track Associate Professor
Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent and PhD in a poultry related discipline, board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, and a minimum of 5+ years post-terminal degree experience in industry/academia. Candidates must show clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as regional and national authorities in their field unless their work assignments are specifically at the local or state level.
Rank, salary, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here: https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/promotion-and-tenure/promotion-guidelines/
Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion and tenure can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/ptu-criteria-population-health.pdf
Discipline-specific criteria and procedures for promotion of clinical faculty can be found at: https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-population-health.pdf
Applicants are asked to submit applications via UGAJobs along with the following: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae or resume, (2) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s clinical poultry background and teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), (3) the name, titles, and contact information for three professional references. References will be requested for candidates selected for an interview.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Grogan, [email protected]
All application materials must be received by August 1, 2026 to ensure full consideration, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to background investigation. Please apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/482897
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
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