Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery (NTT) - Thompson Laboratory for

Hiring Department

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Description

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri, School of Medicine, is seeking a research faculty member with a doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) or equivalent, and evaluated on extensive experience and credentials related to veterinary and or translational orthopaedic surgery (preferably board certification in veterinary surgery or veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation) to join its thriving academic center at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) and Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics (TLRO). Our reputation for evidence-based patient care, education and research has made us one of the Nation’s top orthopaedic programs.

The MOI opened in 2010 as the largest freestanding and most comprehensive Orthopaedic center in the region and recently completed our expansion.

Our practice offers the following benefits to enhance your career:

• Lucrative financial and benefits package
• Faculty appointment rank at Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor - all tracks
• Strong accredited residency and fellowship programs
• Effective balance of clinical and academic responsibilities
• Resources for cutting edge basic, translational and clinical science research

Columbia, home of the University of Missouri and a member of the Southeast Conference (SEC) in Division I sports, is a dynamic college town of 110,000 residents with small-town convenience and warmth with big-city amenities. It has consistently been recognized by Consumer’s Digest and Money Magazine as one of the top places to live in the U.S. and was listed in the book 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family. Cost of living rates are noticeably lower compared to many U.S. cities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Extensive experience and credentials related to veterinary and or translational orthopaedic surgery. Board certification in veterinary surgery or veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.