The Department of Clinical Sciences with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a specialty track faculty position in the Section of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in the Companion Animal Hospital. Candidates must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is required.
The successful candidate will join one board-certified faculty member training three residents working in a comprehensive teaching and referral hospital with advanced facilities and equipment including: state of the art diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, underwater treadmill, piezoelectric extracorporeal shockwave, procedural area, large new rehabilitation area, regenerative medicine laboratory, kinetic gait laboratory with dual force plate and pressure sensitive walkway, and acupuncture service. Responsibilities will be determined in accordance with the service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s areas of expertise within the specialty of sports medicine and rehabilitation. Effort will be distributed among clinical teaching and service in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary students and house officers, teaching in the preclinical curriculum, and primarily collaborative research. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist at the College and University, including Weill Medical College and technology campuses in New York City.
Clinical duties require foundational skills in evidence based medical diagnostics and treatment modalities (i.e., underwater treadmill, extracorporeal shockwave, TENS, NEMS, therapeutic laser, regenerative medicine, acupuncture) frequently used in sports medicine or rehabilitation. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with surgical and medical specialists regarding case management.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. The University seeks to meet the needs of dual-career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual-career searches.
Cornell is in Ithaca on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca is a vibrant city with art museums, theaters, and a diverse selection of restaurants. It is within driving distance of several large metropolitan centers, award-winning wineries, and downhill skiing areas. Ithaca is a nature-lovers paradise with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or develop collaborations in NYC while enjoying the “Ithaca is Gorges” lifestyle.
For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/clinical-sciences/employment- opportunities or contact Dr. Chris Frye, Chair of the Search Committee at chris.frye@cornell.edu. Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27481
The required sections of the application include a cover letter including a statement of career goals; curriculum vitae; statements of teaching philosophy and goals, research interests and plans; and email addresses for 3 referees who will be invited to upload letters to the application site. In addition, we ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.
Review of applications will begin May 10th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. With our main campus in Ithaca, NY, Cornell’s far-flung global presence includes the medical college’s campuses in Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.
Salary range: $100,000 to $160,000.
