Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Julia Montgomery, julia.b.montgomery@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

11 months

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience.

Priority Application Date

For full consideration, please apply by . Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a CV, statement of goals/cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

It’s time to re-imagine what a career in academia could be! Educating the next generation of veterinarians, freedom to create, a collegial and encouraging work environment, imagine that! You could have a career in academia that fits your goals and offers you flexibility and autonomy. We will work with you to personalize the position to fit your expertise, your goals, and your ambitions.

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a career-track faculty position in veterinary ophthalmology. We have an amazing team that includes a board-certified ophthalmologist, a specialty intern, and two dedicated veterinary technicians, one with a VTS in ophthalmology, both of whom have greater than five years’ experience with the ophthalmology service. Duties will include participation in the clinical ophthalmology service in the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), and didactic and clinical instruction of veterinary students. You will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative research/scholarship activities if desired. The ophthalmology service sees a diverse caseload and frequently works closely with the well-established Zoological Medicine, Exotics, and Wildlife team. The VMTH has dedicated small and large animal emergency services for receiving for ophthalmology emergencies after hours.

Qualifications include a DVM degree or equivalent and completion of clinical residency training in veterinary ophthalmology. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is preferred. However, those qualified to take the ABVO certification examination are encouraged to apply. Eligibility for faculty licensure in the State of Oklahoma is required.

This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, 4 weeks of vacation in addition to university holidays, and an equipped office. You will have the opportunity to develop as a veterinary educator supported by an enthusiastic and fantastic group of educational professionals in our Office of Curriculum and Educational Support (https://vetmed.okstate.edu/about/oces.html). Funding support for professional development is provided. Salary and professional rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, including consideration of previous accomplishments towards future promotions.

Oklahoma State University offers many benefits to its employees, including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, eligibility for public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/recreation/facilities/, and mental health resources including onsite counseling.

Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://jobs.okstate.edu.

For inquiries please contact: Dr. Julia Montgomery, Professor and Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at 405.744.8469 or julia.b.montgomery@okstate.edu

Required Qualifications

• D.V.M.

  Veterinary ophthalmology

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• completion of clinical residency training (3 years) in veterinary ophthalmology

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Completion of clinical residency training in veterinary ophthalmology is required . Eligibility for faculty licensure in the State of Oklahoma is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is preferred. Those qualified to take the ABVO certification examination are encouraged to apply.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Excellent communications skills