Tenure track faculty member in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department of Clinical Sciences, United States

Updated: 8 months ago
Location: New York City, NEW YORK
Deadline: 30 Apr 2023
Position ID:Cornell -Department of Clinical Sciences -SMR [#24624]
Position Title: 
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map ]
Subject Areas: Veterinary Medicine / Canine Rehabilitation , Canine Sports Medicine , Canine Orthopedics
Appl Deadline:2023/04/30 11:59PM (posted 2023/03/30, listed until 2023/09/30)
Position Description:  Apply    
Faculty Position in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation 
The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Section. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and be board certified by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Preference will be given to applicants with research experience. Starting salary and rank will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience. 
The successful candidate will join 1 faculty member in the section (to make up a total of 2 faculty – 1 tenure track and 1 clinical track) and two licensed veterinary technicians comprising the section of SMR. The Section provides care for patients in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, a tertiary care service and teaching facility with a diverse caseload and an established referral base. It is a great time to join our group, as we have all current treatment modalities, including shockwave, photo-biomodulation, underwater treadmill as well as a full suite of diagnostic services as well as a newly purchased ultrasound to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound, allowing the new faculty member to shape the future of clinical rehabilitation. Clinical service and teaching responsibilities within the didactic curriculum are distributed among faculty. Faculty participate in training professional students and rotating interns and residents, with two full-time SMR residents on service. Faculty members are expected to develop and sustain a research program. Independent research space is available, as well as the services of clinical trials coordinators and clinical trials core research technicians. Cornell is a world-class research institution with extensive research facilities and opportunities on campus for collaboration with basic scientists of all disciplines. Cornell is a member of the Clinical and Translational Science Award One Health Alliance. 

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-lover’s paradise with ample opportunity for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or develop collaborations in NYC, particularly at the Cornell Weill Medical College, while enjoying the “Ithaca is Gorges” lifestyle.

For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments/department-clinical-sciences or contact Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected]

Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24624

The required sections of the application include a cover letter that describes career goals; a curriculum vitae; and statements of (i) teaching philosophy and goals, (ii) research interests and plans, and (iii) inclusion and diversity; and email addresses 3 referees who will be invited to upload their letters at through this site.

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Review of applications will begin on May 1st, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

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The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
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  • Unique applicable skills.


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