Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Anticipated Start Date 12/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 06/12/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit 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 September 1, 2025 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.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Negotiable Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree.
Position Summary
The Department of Population Health, Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC), College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is seeking veterinarians to fill two vacant positions 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.
Additional Requirements
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.

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/resources/documents/Population_Health2015.pdf
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
MAM, MAHM, MS or other post-doctoral training program in poultry medicine; Board certification or eligibility for certification by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Ability to obtain a veterinary license in GA; Background in teaching; leadership skills; strong communication skills; data management
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Provide clinical veterinary service to the poultry industry of Georgia; teaching within the MAM and MAHM Programs; diagnostic lab service through case supervision; mentorship of veterinary, MAM and MAHM students; support of research conducted by the MAM students; act as a conduit of information from the university to industry stakeholders; other activities as requested by diagnostic lab or industry partners.
Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents