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Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6309635
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Welfare and Behavior, Tenure Track

Location: Philadelphia
Open Date: Jun 16, 2025
Deadline:

The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences & Advanced Medicine invites qualified individuals to apply for an open faculty position in the Tenure Track (TT) in Animal Welfare and Behavior (AWB) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The strongest candidates for this position will have a record of, or clear potential for scholarship in AWB science that includes extramural grants, studies, and program development. The successful candidate's primary area of focus might involve any number of AWB scientific fields, including animal behavior and welfare science, cognitive neuroscience, and human-animal interaction, amongst others. However, a focus on companion animals will be preferred. Members of standing faculty in the Tenure Track (TT) are primarily devoted to research in their field of expertise. TT Faculty annually spend no more than 5-15% of their time on clinical patient care, when applicable, teaching, and/or service. It is imperative that the candidate's primary and driving career interests and goals include scholarly accomplishment in the field, procurement of funding to support their research, and that they fully understand the duties and expectations specific to the TT track. In addition to scholarship, TT faculty must also excel in teaching and/or service.

The successful candidate will enjoy a wealth of opportunities that will enable fulfillment of these responsibilities in a highly collaborative environment within an active academic teaching hospital (www.vet.upenn.edu/about/what-we-do/pennvet-leads and https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/academic-departments/clinical-sciences-advanced-medicine ). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage and/or integrate with established and interdisciplinary programs within the School of Veterinary Medicine, including Behavior Medicine (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals/ryan-veterinary-hospital/services/behaviormedicine , Shelter Medicine (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/research-initiatives/shelter-medicine , the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/wdc , and the MSc program in Animal Welfare and Behavior (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/education/graduate-programs/msc-animal-welfare-behavior). The candidate will also have ample opportunity for collaboration with faculty at our large animal hospital and research centers at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center Campus (https://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/campuses/new-bolton-center-campus).

The University provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes multiple options for retirement savings and tuition benefits for the candidate's spouse and/or dependent children. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who enjoys living and working in a vibrant urban environment with an abundance of cultural resources, including music, art, theaters, and fine dining (www.upenn.edu/life-at-penn/philadelphia). Philadelphia offers easy access to New York and Washington DC. Additionally, Wissahickon Valley Park, Valley Forge National Park, and many more recreational amenities are within minutes of the city for the nature enthusiast.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess one or more doctoral degrees, which could include a DVM/VMD, PhD, MD, or combinations. Applications are being accepted immediately. Though negotiable, the anticipated start date of the position is within the next 12 months. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated record of academic success; however, candidates with less experience but with a drive and desire for academic excellence and research are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/169157. The system will prompt you to attach a letter of intent including a statement of personal goals, research goals, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and contact information for three references. The letters should be directed to Dr. Thomas Parsons, Marie A. Moore Endowed Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, Department of Clinical Studies New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 [thd@vet.upenn.edu]. Questions regarding the position should be sent to Kelli Cave, Search Coordinator kellijw@upenn.edu.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/169157

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.