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 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 02/04/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualified applicants are invited to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests, teaching background and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name and contact information for three professional references. Questions regarding this position may be directed to either Dr. Susan Williams (smwillia@uga.edu), Search Committee Chairperson or Dr. Roy Berghaus (berghaus@uga.edu) Population Health Department Head.

All application materials must be received by May 1, 2025, to ensure full consideration; 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 (Tenure Track) Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Negotiable Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA recognized college/school of veterinary medicine.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Avian Pathology. Responsibilities include sharing diagnostic services in avian histopathology with another pathologist, collaborative research in poultry diseases, and instruction focusing on avian histopathology in graduate programs including the Masters of Avian Medicine degree and online Masters of Avian Health and Medicine degree programs. In addition, the faculty member is expected to work well as a team member and collaborate within the department providing support to clinical faculty and field veterinarians with the aim of solving problems in the poultry industry. A laboratory will be provided.

The Department or Population Health is a multi-disciplinary department composed of 4 units. The position is located at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center (PDRC) in Athens, Georgia. The PDRC is part of the diagnostic network for the poultry industry of Georgia. In addition, the PDRC actively provides support to the poultry industry throughout the United States and in many countries around the world. The environment is highly interactive and productive with close ties to all basic science departments, federal research facilities and other academic institutions nearby.

Rank, salary and terms of appointment will be dependent upon qualifications and experience of the applicant.
Additional Requirements
To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must have board certification or be eligible for board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Poultry Veterinarians with the expectation of certification within 3 years.

To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have board certification from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the American College of Poultry Veterinarians and at least 5 full years in rank at the Assistant Professor level before the start date.

Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here:

https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/promotion-tenure-evaluation/academic-rank/.
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
An advanced degree (MS or PhD)with an emphasis on poultry health and management is preferred.

Relevant avian gross and histopathology background with knowledge of diagnosis of avian diseases. Teaching graduate or professional level courses.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies 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? No 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
This individual will share with another pathologist diagnostic histopathology that arises from clinical necropsy cases submitted to PDRC Diagnostic services laboratory, field necropsies, and samples that are mailed in from the poultry industry in Georgia, the United States and around the world. In addition, this individual will provide histology services to colleagues in the department, UGA, and private industry for research projects.

This individual will contribute and participate in the instruction of PhD, MS, MAM, and MAHM graduate students. The main responsibility in teaching avian histopathology will be shared with the other pathologist. This individual will lecture in additional courses based on the candidate's interests and expertise.

Collaborative research is required.
Percentage Of Time 100

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Applicant Documents

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1. Resume/CV
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